The VA determined that the veteran's internal hemorrhoids do not warrant an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent, as they only show periodic bleeding without persistent or severe symptoms such as fissures or anemia.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not demonstrate persistent bleeding or secondary anemia, which are required for a higher rating under the criteria for DC 7336.
- Claimed conditions
- Internal Hemorrhoids
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- May 5, 2005
- Citation
- 0512407
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