The Board denied the veteran's claims of service connection for hearing loss and an increased evaluation for hemorrhoids. The veteran does not have a current hearing loss disability as defined by VA regulations. His hemorrhoids are currently evaluated at 10%.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 7336 (for large or thrombotic and irreducible hemorrhoids with persistent bleeding, secondary anemia, or fissures).
- Claimed conditions
- hearing loss of the right ear, large and external hemorrhoids
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 24, 2004
- Citation
- 0426566
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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