Hemorrhoids decisions — 2005

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased evaluations for right ear hearing loss, hemorrhoids with constipation, and chronic constipation. The evidence showed essentially normal hearing in the right ear and clinically significant but non-compensable levels of hearing impairment in the left ear.

The veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and development.

The veteran's claims for an increased rating for bilateral plantar warts with great toe callosity and a compensable rating for residuals of hemorrhoidectomy were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support ratings higher than 30 percent for these conditions, as they do not meet the criteria for more severe disability levels under the applicable VA rating criteria.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings for atrial paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia and hemorrhoids were denied as there is no evidence of large or thrombotic, irreducible hemorrhoids to warrant a compensable rating. The veteran's service-connected atrial paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia remains rated at 30 percent.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his right eye vision impairment and bilateral shoulder bursitis, require regular aid and attendance of another person. The Board has granted special monthly compensation based on this need.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claims for costochondritis of the left chest, a left shoulder disability, and hemorrhoids. The veteran developed these conditions as a result of military service.

The veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied. The Board found no residuals of upper arm SFWs, no hearing loss related to service, and no compensable rating for his SFW scars.

The Board denied DIC under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318 based on hypothetical entitlement to a total disability rating for a continuous period of at least 10 years prior to the veteran's death, as the veteran had not been rated as 100% disabled during that period.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings for external hemorrhoids and ulcerative stomatitis were granted, with the rating assigned at 10%. The claim to reopen his digestive disability was also granted.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a supplemental opinion regarding whether his service-connected disabilities render him unemployable, independent of other conditions not related to service.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including PTSD, gastrointestinal issues, and other disabilities. The evidence does not support a finding of service origin or association with any presumptive exposure.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, hemorrhoids, and leukocytosis (throat disorder) as the evidence did not show a link to service.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, bilateral pes planus, and hemorrhoid disorder due to lack of competent evidence linking these conditions to service.

The veteran's post-traumatic stress disorder was granted a 70 percent rating, and his hemorrhoids were denied a compensable rating.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for arthritis, shin splints, and stress as secondary to his service-connected bilateral flat feet disability due to conflicting diagnoses of shin splints and degenerative changes in the bilateral feet.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied. The acquired mental disorder, low back condition, right upper extremity weakness, duodenal ulcer, and hemorrhoids are all rated at the maximum allowed by law.

The Board has remanded the case to obtain additional medical records and conduct further examinations. The veteran's claims for increased evaluations of his service-connected conditions are pending.

The veteran's claim for a compensable rating for service-connected hemorrhoids was denied due to the lack of evidence of irreducible large or thrombotic hemorrhoids with excessive redundant tissue.,Service connection for diabetes mellitus was denied as there is no evidence linking the condition to service, and it was not shown to be related to chemical exposure during service. The claim for eligibility for outpatient dental treatment based on a claimed dental disorder was also denied.,The veteran's two front teeth were broken during service but were filled after 180 days of active duty, which is considered normal at entry.

The veteran's cause of death was not service-connected, and the appellant's income exceeded the maximum annual pension rate for a surviving spouse without children. The claim for pension benefits is denied.

The Board found that the veteran's claimed conditions were not incurred or aggravated by service and denied his claims for service connection. The tinea pedis was rated as noncompensable under the old criteria.