The Board has determined that the Veteran is entitled to a disability evaluation of 10 percent for fissure in ano as of January 31, 2006 and a disability evaluation of 30 percent for fissure in ano as of April 18, 2008.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations conducted throughout the appeal period consistently noted worsening symptoms including frequent fecal leakage, occasional involuntary bowel movements necessitating the use of pads, persistent rectal pain and bleeding, and an anal stricture. These findings supported a higher disability evaluation as of April 18, 2008.
- Claimed conditions
- Fissure in ano, External hemorrhoids, Anal stricture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- November 1, 2012
- Citation
- 1237487
This is a plain-language summary generated by AI from a public Board of Veterans’ Appeals decision. It can contain errors — always verify against the original. Look up the original decision on VA.gov (opens in a new tab) using citation 1237487.
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for service connection and initial compensable rating for allergic rhinitis, external hemorrhoids, and right hip condition are being remanded due to the need for additional development.
- Granted
The Board granted compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for bladder cancer and erectile dysfunction, as well as radiation proctitis, rectitis, and cystitis, anal stricture, worsened anal fissures, and chronic anal fissure, caused by VA care.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected external hemorrhoids are currently rated at 20 percent from July 15, 2014 to June 1, 2023. The appeal is granted for this period.
- Partly granted
Allergic rhinitis and multiple joint pains (fibromyalgia) are granted. Service connection for lower back disability is reopened, but denied. Service connection for sarcoidosis and gastrointestinal disorder (IBS) as due to Gulf War illness are remanded.,PTSD rating in excess of 30 percent is remanded, as well as ratings for external hemorrhoids and sleep apnea.
Free starter guide for your own claim
Reading this because you were denied or under-rated? Get the plain-English next steps — your appeal options, the deadline that protects you, and how appeals like yours turn out. One email, no spam.
We will only use this to send the guide. No spam, unsubscribe any time. We never sell your information.
We are not the VA. Veterans’ Rights is an independent resource built for veterans. We are not the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, not part of the government, and not endorsed by any government agency.
This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your own situation, talk to a VA-accredited representative — many help for free.