Hemorrhoids decisions — 2003

The Board has granted service connection for a psychiatric disorder (dysthymic disorder), hemorrhoids, and denied service connection for hypertension. The claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for erectile dysfunction is also denied.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for hemorrhoids with constipation and hearing loss in the right ear.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected irritable bowel syndrome and hemorrhoids, finding that the evidence did not support a higher evaluation.

The veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for rectal incontinence, finding no medical evidence linking his current condition to military service.

The Board has ordered further development in the veteran's case due to incomplete medical records. The claims for service connection for psychiatric disorder, Crohn's disease, and hemorrhoids are being remanded for additional development.

The veteran's claims for higher ratings for lumbar spine degenerative disc disease, residuals of a right ankle sprain, hemorrhoids, and a disability manifested by fluid/mucus discharge from the rectum were denied.

The Board has ordered further development in the veteran's case due to pending issues and new evidence. The appeal is currently on hold for additional review.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of his hemorrhoids, finding that the condition did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The VA has increased the rating for the veteran's service-connected stomach disorder to 60 percent, effective from March 4, 2003. The veteran's hiatal hernia with reflux is also rated as part of his stomach disability.

The VA denied an increased evaluation for the veteran's service-connected hemorrhoids, as there was no evidence of persistent bleeding or secondary anemia/fissures.

The Board has ordered further development due to pending issues and is remanding the case back to the RO for additional consideration.

The case is being remanded for further development, including obtaining medical opinions on the etiology of the veteran's claimed conditions and their relationship to service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for traumatic arthritis of both ankles, residuals of a hemorrhoidectomy, and residuals of a left thigh laceration. The conditions were found to be rated appropriately under the applicable diagnostic codes.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hemorrhoids and an increased rating for residuals of a right radius fracture with possible arthritis. The denial is based on the lack of evidence showing that the conditions were incurred or aggravated during service.

The Board found that the veteran's current heart disorder did not have its origins in, or is otherwise related to, service. The VA has determined that the veteran is currently receiving the maximum disability rating available for his hemorrhoids.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals found that the appellant's claimed service connection for PTSD was not incurred in or aggravated by military service and denied the claim.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and multiple orthopedic issues, prevent her from maintaining substantial gainful employment. The Board has granted a TDIU rating.

The VA determined that the veteran's hemorrhoids are not more than mildly or moderately disabling, and thus do not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation. The claim for an increased (compensable) evaluation for hemorrhoids is denied.