The Veteran's internal hemorrhoids are currently manifested by mild symptoms, but do not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation under VA rating criteria.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's internal hemorrhoids were found to be of mild severity and did not present with large or thrombotic hemorrhoids, excessive redundant tissue, persistent bleeding, or anemia. The current symptoms are consistent with a noncompensable rating.
- Claimed conditions
- internal hemorrhoids
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 12, 2012
- Citation
- 1242466
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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