The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for residuals of hemorrhoidectomy was denied as he failed to appear for a scheduled VA examination, and the absence of good cause is grounds for denial.
The deciding factor: The Veteran did not show up for a necessary VA examination, which resulted in his claim being denied due to lack of good cause.
- Claimed conditions
- hemorrhoid disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- October 12, 2022
- Citation
- A22020652
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What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew the appeals for service connection for cervical spine disorder, jaw disorder, hemorrhoid disorder, and left foot disorder.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates, increased ratings, and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional information and records.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's current hemorrhoid disorder is more likely than not incurred or aggravated during his military service, and thus grants service connection for this condition.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran asserts that he currently suffers from a hemorrhoid disorder related to service. The RO has ordered a VA examination and requested additional medical records.
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