Hemorrhoids decisions — 2006

The Board found that the veteran's death was not caused by or contributed to by his service-connected disabilities, including his WPW syndrome and coronary artery disease. Therefore, the claim for cause of death is denied.

The veteran's claims for increased evaluations of hemorrhoids and earlier effective dates were denied. The maximum schedular evaluation (20%) was assigned for the period between January 22, 2002, and February 7, 2002, and a 10% evaluation has been in effect since April 1, 2002.,For the period on or after April 1, 2002, the veteran's hemorrhoids do not meet the criteria for an increased evaluation to 20%. The VA examiner found no signs of persistent bleeding, secondary anemia, or fissures.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for hemorrhoids and prostatitis, as well as his attempt to reopen a previously denied claim of service connection for migraine headaches. The RO found that the veteran failed to report for scheduled VA examinations without good cause.

The Board found that the veteran's cervical spine, diabetes mellitus, lumbar spine, stomach, hemorrhoids, and hypertension conditions were not incurred or aggravated by service. The presumption of soundness does not apply as a pre-existing condition was noted at entry into service.

The Board dismissed the veteran's motion for CUE due to his death.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claims for increased initial ratings for lumbar strain, left knee disorder, and hemorrhoids are denied as there is no evidence of a compensable disability rating under applicable VA rating criteria.

The Board has granted service connection for anemia, bilateral hip disorder, neck disorder, and bilateral shoulder disorder. Service connection for hemorrhoids was denied. The initial compensable rating of 10% is assigned since April 11, 2005.

The Board found no evidence of service connection for the claimed conditions and denied all claims.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the eligibility requirements for a certificate of eligibility for specially adapted housing or a special home adaptation grant.

The Board denied initial compensable evaluations for the left groin scar, residuals of orchiectomy, and hemorrhoids prior to January 18, 2006. The veteran's left groin scar was found not deep or causing limited motion, thus no compensable evaluation could be granted under applicable diagnostic codes.

The Board has ordered additional development to determine if the veteran's service-connected disabilities contributed to his death, including reviewing treatment records and obtaining a medical opinion.

The Board finds that the veteran's rectal disorder, manifested by hemorrhoids and loss of sphincter control, is proximately due to or the result of her service-connected ulcerative colitis. Service connection for this condition is granted.

The veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings have been dismissed as the veteran withdrew her appeals. The claim for an effective date prior to June 6, 2000 for fibromyalgia is denied. Separate compensable evaluations for heel spurs are also denied.

The veteran's death was not caused by any service-connected disability, and the appellant did not meet the criteria for DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318.

The veteran's service-connected hemorrhoids are currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted.,For the period prior to April 17, 2000, the veteran's impairment of the left distal fibula was rated at 10 percent. The Board finds no basis for a higher rating in excess of 10 percent from this date.

The veteran's claims for service connection for metal fuel fever residuals, right ear hearing loss, hemorrhoids, arthritis of the hands, arms, shoulders, knees, and ankles have been denied. The case is being remanded to obtain additional medical records and to arrange for an examination.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for his left shoulder disability, a compensable rating for hemorrhoids, and service connection for his neck disorder. The evidence did not support higher ratings or service connection.

The veteran's claim for service connection for hemorrhoids, maxillary retention cyst, and gum disease/dental conditions was denied. The RO granted service connection for history of helicobacter infection, recurrent, claimed as an ulcer condition, effective April 26, 2001.

The veteran's appeal was granted for a higher rating of 40% for his chronic lower back pain with disc space narrowing and osteoarthritis, effective March 16, 2001. The earlier effective dates for the other conditions were denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of frostbite, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus. The veteran was not granted an initial compensable rating for his hemorrhoids.