The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for hemorrhoids was denied. The TDIU claims from July 14, 2017 to March 1, 2019 and prior to that date were dismissed as moot due to the Veteran already receiving a single 100% disability rating for prostate cancer. The claim for TDIU from March 1, 2019 was denied.
The deciding factor: The VA found that the Veteran's hemorrhoids did not meet the criteria for a higher than 10 percent rating based on persistent bleeding or fissures. However, his service-connected prostate cancer and resulting fecal incontinence were considered primary factors in his current disability picture.
- Claimed conditions
- Hemorrhoids, Fecal Incontinence
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- May 16, 2024
- Citation
- A24025941
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What this means for you
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Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew his appeal for an increased evaluation of his hemorrhoids, so the case is dismissed.
- 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.
- Granted
The Veteran is granted higher levels of SMC and aid and attendance special monthly compensation effective May 3, 2024, due to his service-connected conditions that require regular aid and assistance.
- 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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