The Board found that the Veteran's hemorrhoid disability had improved and granted a reduction of his rating from 10% to 0%. The evidence showed improvement in symptoms such as thrombosed hemorrhoids, frequent bleeding, and pain.
The deciding factor: The medical records demonstrated sustained material improvement in the Veteran's condition following his hemorrhoidectomy, which was reflected in reduced symptomatology and a noncompensable rating for hemorrhoids.
- Claimed conditions
- Hemorrhoids
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 0%
- Decision date
- January 2, 2019
- Citation
- 19100264
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
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