The Veteran's claim for a compensable evaluation for hemorrhoids prior to April 18, 2016 was denied as the evidence did not show that her hemorrhoids met the criteria for a higher rating.,The Veteran's claims for evaluations in excess of 10 percent for carpal tunnel syndrome of the right and left wrists were remanded due to incomplete records. The claim for residuals of a right ankle fracture was also remanded.,The Veteran's claim for TDIU prior to August 11, 2021 was remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the other claims.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that the Veteran's hemorrhoids met the criteria for a higher rating (large or thrombotic, irreducible, with excessive redundant tissue, evidencing frequent recurrences) prior to April 18, 2016.,Incomplete records prevented an evaluation of carpal tunnel syndrome of the right and left wrists. The claim for residuals of a right ankle fracture was also remanded due to incomplete records.,The Veteran's TDIU claim is inextricably intertwined with other claims as it could significantly impact their outcome.
- Claimed conditions
- Hemorrhoids, Carpal tunnel syndrome, right wrist, Carpal tunnel syndrome, left wrist, Residuals of right ankle fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 6, 2021
- Citation
- 21072872
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Whole decision: Dismissed
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- Whole decision: Denied
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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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