The Veteran's residuals of a hemorrhoidectomy have been rated at 10 percent since November 21, 1997. The Board has determined that the current rating is appropriate prior to September 5, 2007.
The deciding factor: Prior to September 5, 2007, the Veteran's hemorrhoids were not manifested by persistent bleeding with fissures or secondary anemia, which are required for a higher 20 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 7336.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of a hemorrhoidectomy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- February 17, 2010
- Citation
- 1005808
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- Granted
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