The Veteran's claim for increased evaluations of his service-connected external hemorrhoids and TDIU was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher evaluation for the hemorrhoids prior to September 15, 2016 or since then. For TDIU, the criteria were met as he had multiple service-connected disabilities but none alone rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected external hemorrhoids did not meet the schedular requirements for higher evaluations at any point during the appeal period. The Board also found that his other service-connected conditions, while disabling, did not individually render him unemployable.
- Claimed conditions
- External hemorrhoids
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 9, 2018
- Citation
- 1828504
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Partly granted
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- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's external hemorrhoids are rated at 20 percent, the highest available rating under Diagnostic Code 7336. His diabetes mellitus is also rated at 20 percent due to insulin and restricted diet requirements.
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