The Board denied a compensable rating for the Veteran's service-connected external hemorrhoids as the evidence did not support a finding of large, thrombotic, or irreducible hemorrhoids with excessive redundant tissue or frequent recurrences.
The deciding factor: The January 2023 VA examination found that the Veteran had small or moderately sized hemorrhoids without the necessary criteria for a compensable rating under either the pre-amended or current rating criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- external hemorrhoids
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 21, 2025
- Citation
- A25045870
What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Granted
The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is granted. The Board found that the Veteran is unable to obtain or maintain gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities.
- Denied
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