Hemorrhoids decisions — 2000

The Board denied a compensable evaluation for service-connected hemorrhoids, finding that the veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board denied an increased rating for the veteran's hemorrhoids, finding that they did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating as there was no evidence of large or thrombotic hemorrhoids.

The Board has granted a 20 percent evaluation for the veteran's service-connected hemorrhoids, finding that the symptoms are more disabling than currently evaluated.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, finding that there was no competent medical evidence to support his claims. The veteran's currently diagnosed Crohn's Disease is not related to service or a service-connected disability. His external hemorrhoids are rated as noncompensably disabling, while his perianal abscess is rated at 10 percent.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claims of service connection for Parkinson's disease, bilateral inguinal herniorrhaphy, external hemorrhoids, and herpes simplex are not well grounded.

The veteran's claims for increased disability ratings and individual unemployability are being remanded due to the need for additional development of evidence.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for testicular and prostate disorders, as well as other issues. The evidence did not support a finding of a nexus between current disabilities and in-service events.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a clothing allowance as there was no evidence that his service-connected hemorrhoids caused irreparable damage to his outergarments, and the use of a wheelchair due to nonservice-connected quadriplegia is not covered by the benefit.

The veteran's claim for a compensable evaluation for hemorrhoids is denied as the disability picture does not more nearly approximate the criteria for a compensable evaluation.

The veteran's service-connected chronic lumbar syndrome was granted a 40 percent evaluation effective June 1, 1993.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, finding that they are not well grounded and thus do not meet the criteria for compensation under VA regulations.

The Board has granted a 10 percent rating for the veteran's service-connected hemorrhoids, effective from December 29, 1990 to September 12, 1991. From September 13, 1991 onwards, the rating remains at 10 percent.

The Board denied the veteran's request for an earlier effective date for service connection of hemorrhoids and found that the March 31, 1978 rating decision was not clearly and unmistakably erroneous in not inferring a claim for hemorrhoids.

The Board denied increased ratings for duodenal ulcer and hemorrhoidectomy, finding that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.,The veteran's claim to reopen his hearing loss service connection was also denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for anemia as secondary to his service-connected hemorrhoids, a request for an increased rating for hemorrhoids, and a claim for permanent and total disability for pension purposes. The evidence did not support these claims.