The Veteran's initial compensable rating for hemorrhoids is denied as his symptoms do not meet the criteria for large or thrombotic hemorrhoids that are irreducible, characterized by excessive redundant tissue, and recurring frequently.,For the period prior to December 29, 2015, the Veteran's left knee disability was rated at 10 percent. From May 13, 2015 to January 31, 2016, he received a temporary total rating due to convalescence following surgery. After February 1, 2016, his disability is rated as noncompensable for limitation of extension.,The Veteran's left knee disability was rated at 10 percent prior to December 29, 2015. From May 13, 2015 to January 31, 2016, he received a temporary total rating due to convalescence following surgery. After February 1, 2016, his disability is rated as noncompensable for limitation of extension.,The Veteran's left knee disability was rated at 10 percent prior to December 29, 2015. From May 13, 2015 to January 31, 2016, he received a temporary total rating due to convalescence following surgery. After February 1, 2016, his disability is rated as noncompensable for limitation of extension.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's hemorrhoids were not large or thrombotic and did not have excessive redundant tissue or frequent recurrences.,For the period prior to December 29, 2015, the left knee disability was manifested by flexion to 110 degrees with pain and swelling. From May 13, 2015 to January 31, 2016, he underwent surgery resulting in a temporary total rating for convalescence following surgery. After February 1, 2016, the disability was manifested by left knee extension limited to 5 degrees.,For the period prior to December 29, 2015, the left knee disability was manifested by flexion to 110 degrees with pain and swelling. From May 13, 2015 to January 31, 2016, he underwent surgery resulting in a temporary total rating for convalescence following surgery. After February 1, 2016, the disability was manifested by left knee extension limited to 5 degrees.,For the period prior to December 29, 2015, the left knee disability was manifested by flexion to 110 degrees with pain and swelling. From May 13, 2015 to January 31, 2016, he underwent surgery resulting in a temporary total rating for convalescence following surgery. After February 1, 2016, the disability was manifested by left knee extension limited to 5 degrees.
- Claimed conditions
- Hemorrhoids, Left Knee Disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- January 11, 2018
- Citation
- 1802625
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