The veteran's claims for initial compensable evaluations for hemorrhoids and service connection for skin disability were denied. The veteran was granted a noncompensable evaluation for GERD with hiatal hernia from October 1, 1999 to January 4, 2001, and a 30 percent evaluation beginning on January 5, 2001. For pes planus (flat feet), the veteran was granted a noncompensable evaluation for the period from October 1, 1999 to December 18, 2000, and a compensable evaluation of 30 percent beginning on December 19, 2000. The service connection claims for scars of the right hand and arm and skin disability were not addressed as they are not related to active duty.
The deciding factor: The veteran's conditions did not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation under applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Hemorrhoids, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) with Hiatal Hernia
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 27, 2007
- Citation
- 0705593
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for hemorrhoids and a separate rating of 10 percent for pruritus ani is partially granted. The Veteran does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under any applicable code, including revised Diagnostic Code 7336.
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