The Veteran's hemorrhoids have been rated at 20 percent since March 19, 2018. The Board found that the Veteran’s persistent bleeding from his hemorrhoids warranted a higher rating prior to this date.,For the left scaphoid fracture with osteoarthritis and residual superficial radial neuropathy, the Board denied any increase in ratings as there was no evidence of ankylosis or severe incomplete paralysis of the radial nerve.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's persistent bleeding from hemorrhoids warranted a higher rating prior to March 19, 2018 due to his consistent reports and medical records indicating persistent symptoms.,For the left wrist disability, there was no evidence of ankylosis or severe incomplete paralysis of the radial nerve, which are required for a higher rating under DCs 8514, 8515, and 8516.
- Claimed conditions
- Hemorrhoids, Left Scaphoid Fracture with Osteoarthritis and Residual Superficial Radial Neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- January 19, 2021
- Citation
- 21003053
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- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for hemorrhoids and a separate rating of 10 percent for pruritus ani is partially granted. The Veteran does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under any applicable code, including revised Diagnostic Code 7336.
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