The Veteran's appeal of the rating assigned for internal hemorrhoids has been denied as his symptoms do not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.,Service connection claims for hypertension and coronary artery disease are remanded due to new statutory duties under the PACT Act regarding toxic exposure risk activity (TERA).,The Veteran's appeals of the ratings assigned for left ankle strain and right ankle strain have been remanded as the April 2021 examination report is inadequate.,The issue of entitlement to TDIU has been remanded due to the need for further development regarding the Veteran's unemployability.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not establish a compensable level of impairment for internal hemorrhoids, as they are consistent with moderate internal hemorrhoids manifest by anal itching/discomfort, swelling, and bleeding with occasional bowel disturbance during flare-ups.,Remand is necessary to ensure compliance with the PACT Act's new statutory duties regarding toxic exposure risk activity (TERA).,The April 2021 examination report is inadequate for a fully informed decision on the Veteran's appeals of the ratings assigned for his service-connected bilateral ankle disabilities, as it does not provide an estimate of additional range-of-motion loss during flare-ups.,Remand is necessary to ensure all relevant private treatment records have been obtained regarding the ankles and to develop the issue of entitlement to TDIU.
- Claimed conditions
- internal hemorrhoids, hypertension, coronary artery disease, left ankle strain, right ankle strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 30, 2023
- Citation
- 23063421
This is a plain-language summary generated by AI from a public Board of Veterans’ Appeals decision. It can contain errors — always verify against the original. Look up the original decision on VA.gov (opens in a new tab) using citation 23063421.
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for his service-connected coronary artery disease, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating based on the severity of his condition.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for hypertension and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their etiology.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including VA examinations.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for additional development due to conflicting opinions regarding service connection for peripheral neuropathy, hypertension, and skin disabilities related to herbicide exposure.
Free starter guide for your own claim
Reading this because you were denied or under-rated? Get the plain-English next steps — your appeal options, the deadline that protects you, and how appeals like yours turn out. One email, no spam.
We will only use this to send the guide. No spam, unsubscribe any time. We never sell your information.
We are not the VA. Veterans’ Rights is an independent resource built for veterans. We are not the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, not part of the government, and not endorsed by any government agency.
This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your own situation, talk to a VA-accredited representative — many help for free.