The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for hemorrhoids, duodenal bulb spasticity, and left varicocele have been dismissed due to the Veteran withdrawing his appeal concerning these issues prior to a decision being made.
The deciding factor: The Veteran withdrew his appeal of the issues related to hemorrhoids, duodenal bulb spasticity, and left varicocele during the January 2017 Board hearing.
- Claimed conditions
- Hemorrhoids, Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease, Left Knee Degenerative Joint Disease, Duodenal Bulb Spasticity, Epididymitis and Prostatitis, Left Varicocele, Status Post Right Fifth Metatarsal Fracture
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 1, 2017
- Citation
- 1719269
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What this means for you
A dismissal means the Board did not decide the issue on its merits — usually because it was withdrawn or had become moot. It says more about procedure than about whether a claim like this can win.
What you can do next
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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's left knee disability is rated at 40 percent for limitation of extension, effective December 18, 2025. The Veteran also received separate ratings for instability and dislocation of semilunar cartilage.
- 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.
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