Hemorrhoids decisions — 2001

The Board denied the veteran's claims for higher disability evaluations for various musculoskeletal and hearing disabilities, finding that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation.

The Board has denied the appellant's claims for increased disability evaluations for service-connected hemorrhoids and bilateral hearing loss, finding that the evidence does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under VA regulations.

The Board denied service connection for fainting or dizzy spells, finding that the veteran's pre-existing condition did not increase in severity during his active military service. Service connection was also denied for hemorrhoids as there is no objective medical evidence of a current disability due to service.

The Board has granted a 10% evaluation for the laceration scar of the left hand disability, but denied an increased rating for the hemorrhoid disability. The issue regarding the residuals of an incision and drainage of a subdermal cyst is pending as it was not properly addressed in the previous decision.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hemorrhoids do not warrant a rating in excess of 10 percent, and his lichen simplex chronicus is currently rated at 30 percent.

The veteran's service-connected hemorrhoids are rated at 20 percent, the maximum schedular rating for persistent rectal bleeding and some secondary anemia.

The veteran's disabilities render him unable to independently care for his daily personal needs on a regular basis without assistance from another person, meeting the criteria for special monthly pension by reason of being in need of aid and attendance.

The Board has granted increased ratings of 20 percent for varicose veins in both legs and a 10 percent rating for hemorrhoids, as these conditions meet the schedular criteria under the revised rating schedule.

The veteran's prostatitis is currently manifested by intermittent intensive management for urinary tract infection, but does not meet the criteria for a higher rating. His hemorrhoids are minimal and external with mild to moderate symptomatology.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected disabilities prevent him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation, consistent with his education and previous work experience. Therefore, the appeal for a total rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities is granted.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to determine his eligibility for a total disability evaluation based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities.

The veteran's appeal for a higher rating for hemorrhoids was denied by the Board of Veterans' Appeals. The case is now remanded due to changes in the law necessitating additional development and notification.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities warrant a 100 percent schedular evaluation, which is the highest available under the applicable rating criteria.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has determined that the veteran's service-connected post-operative residuals of a hemorrhoidectomy, including hemorrhoids, do not warrant a compensable disability evaluation.

The Board denied reopening the claim for service connection of a nervous disorder and granted service connection for hemorrhoids with an effective date of June 11, 1990.

The Board has denied the appellant's claims for increased disability evaluations for his service-connected hemorrhoids and recurrent bilateral varicosities.