The Veteran's hemorrhoids were rated as mild or moderate prior to April 8, 2016 and not entitled to a compensable rating. From April 8, 2016, the rating for his hemorrhoids was increased to 10 percent.,For his other specified trauma and stress related disorder, the Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 10 percent prior to April 8, 2016. From April 8, 2016, he is not entitled to a rating in excess of 30 percent.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s hemorrhoids were rated as mild or moderate prior to April 8, 2016 and did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating. From April 8, 2016, his symptoms did not warrant an increase in rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Hemorrhoids, Other Specified Trauma and Stress Related Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 18, 2018
- Citation
- 18143305
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What this means for you
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