Hemorrhoids
The VA rates hemorrhoids under 38 CFR § 4.114, Diagnostic Code 7336. The rating is based on severity, frequency, and associated symptoms.
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Persistent bleeding means recurring or chronic, not occasional.
Secondary anemia must be diagnosed and linked to blood loss from hemorrhoids.
Fissures refer to tears or splits in the skin around the anus, often causing pain and bleeding.
Thrombotic hemorrhoids are those with blood clots and are typically more painful and severe.
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