The Veteran's claim for a compensable evaluation for his rectal nodule was denied. However, beginning May 19, 2024, he is now granted a separate 10 percent evaluation for pruritus ani.
The deciding factor: The April 2022 VA examination indicated that the Veteran's rectal nodule manifested by a mild hemorrhoid with occasional bloody stool and pruritus ani (itching). The Board found this symptomatology consistent with DC 7336, which evaluates hemorrhoids. As such, he is granted a separate 10 percent evaluation for pruritus ani effective May 19, 2024.
- Claimed conditions
- Rectal Nodule, Pruritus Ani
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- March 12, 2026
- Citation
- A26022836
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