The Veteran's initial compensable evaluations for residual scars and hemorrhoids have been denied.,The Veteran has service-connected residuals from a right femur fracture, which resulted in scars. However, the current evaluation of 30% is not considered appropriate as there are no indications of instability or pain that would warrant an additional rating under Diagnostic Code 7804.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's scars do not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation based on their stability and lack of instability, pain, or other disabling effects. The Veteran's hemorrhoids have been evaluated as noncompensable due to the absence of large or thrombotic, irreducible, with excessive redundant tissue, evidencing frequent recurrences; persistent bleeding and secondary anemia; or fissures.
- Claimed conditions
- Residual scars, status post surgery for fracture of right femur, Hemorrhoids
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 8, 2016
- Citation
- 1631416
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- Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew his appeal for an increased evaluation of his hemorrhoids, so the case is dismissed.
- Denied
The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for her service-connected hemorrhoids was denied as the evidence did not show large or thrombotic, irreducible hemorrhoids with excessive redundant tissue, evidencing frequent recurrence.
- Granted
The Veteran is granted higher levels of SMC and aid and attendance special monthly compensation effective May 3, 2024, due to his service-connected conditions that require regular aid and assistance.
- 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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