The Veteran's appeal for an initial compensable rating for hemorrhoids was denied.,For the period prior to June 18, 2015, the Veteran's degenerative disc disease of the thoracolumbar spine did not meet the criteria for a higher than 10% rating. From June 18, 2015 to August 27, 2020, he was granted a 20% rating. After that period, his condition did not warrant a rating greater than 20%. The Veteran also received separate ratings for radiculopathy of the right and left lower extremities.,The Veteran's knee disabilities were rated based on painful motion and instability.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not show that the Veteran's hemorrhoids met the criteria for a higher than noncompensable rating, as they did not present with large or thrombotic hemorrhoids, excessive redundant tissue, persistent bleeding, secondary anemia, or fissures.,For the period prior to June 18, 2015, the Veteran's degenerative disc disease of the thoracolumbar spine did not meet the criteria for a higher than 10% rating. From June 18, 2015 to August 27, 2020, he was granted a 20% rating based on his symptoms and range of motion.,After that period, his condition did not warrant a rating greater than 20%. The Veteran also received separate ratings for radiculopathy of the right and left lower extremities.
- Claimed conditions
- Hemorrhoids, Degenerative disc disease of the thoracolumbar spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 8, 2022
- Citation
- 22007083
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- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for her service-connected hemorrhoids was denied as the evidence did not show large or thrombotic, irreducible hemorrhoids with excessive redundant tissue, evidencing frequent recurrence.
- 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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