The Veteran's claim for a rating of 20 percent, since July 3, 2008, for hemorrhoids has been granted. The Board also found that the Veteran had recurrent internal and external hemorrhoids, required prescription medication, had a narrow anal-rectal ring, a papilloma/polyp, a skin tag, chronic anorectal fissure/ulcer, persistent pain, complication prolapse, and underwent resection and associated skin tag and open lateral internal sphincterotomy. The Veteran's claim for service connection for Raynaud's Syndrome and a right shoulder disorder is addressed in the REMAND portion of the decision.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran had recurrent hemorrhoids with persistent bleeding, which most closely approximates the criteria for a 20 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 7336.
- Claimed conditions
- Hemorrhoids, Raynaud's Syndrome, Right Shoulder Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- December 13, 2017
- Citation
- 1757672
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 1757672.
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.
- 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.
- Denied
The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left shoulder disorder, right shoulder disorder, right ankle disorder, and anxiety disorder due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.
- 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.
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.