The Board has determined that the Veteran's internal hemorrhoids do not warrant a compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 7336, as there is no evidence of large or thrombotic hemorrhoids with excessive redundant tissue. The duodenal ulcer and generalized anxiety disorder issues are also addressed but not specified in terms of their specific ratings.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's internal hemorrhoids were found to be small palpable hemorrhoids without significant symptoms such as fissures, thrombosis, or anemia that would warrant a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 7336.
- Claimed conditions
- internal hemorrhoids
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 5, 2012
- Citation
- 1219633
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