The veteran's service-connected hemorrhoids are currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted.,For the period prior to April 17, 2000, the veteran's impairment of the left distal fibula was rated at 10 percent. The Board finds no basis for a higher rating in excess of 10 percent from this date.

The deciding factor: The veteran's hemorrhoids are currently manifested by bright red blood in the stool a couple of times per month, and occasional spasms. They do not meet the criteria for a higher rating as they do not exhibit persistent bleeding or secondary anemia, or fissures.,Prior to April 17, 2000, the veteran's impairment of the left distal fibula was manifested by mild disability to the knee and ankle. From April 17, 2000, it has not been manifested by malunion with marked disability to the knee or ankle.

Claimed conditions

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How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

November 9, 2006

Citation

0634887

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