Hemorrhoids decisions — 2007

The veteran's hallux valgus and pes cavus deformities of the right foot are not characterized as a moderate foot injury.,The veteran's hallux valgus and pes cavus deformities of the left foot are not characterized as a moderate foot injury.,From October 1, 1993 to July 20, 2002, the veteran's hemorrhoids were not shown to be large or thrombotic, irreducible, or with excessive redundant tissue. Since July 20, 2002, they have not been shown to be manifested by persistent bleeding with secondary anemia or fissures.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for arthritis of the lumbosacral spine and hemorrhoids, finding that his conditions did not warrant higher disability ratings based on the evidence provided.

The VA has determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss and hemorrhoids do not warrant a compensable rating, as his current hearing acuity does not meet the criteria for a non-compensable disability rating.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for hemorrhoids and sinusitis, finding that they do not meet the criteria for an earlier effective date.

The veteran's application for financial assistance in acquiring an automobile and adaptive equipment was denied as he does not meet the criteria for eligibility based on his service-connected conditions.

The VA denied a compensable evaluation for the appellant's hemorrhoid disability, finding that the current manifestations do not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has denied service connection for PTSD, hypertension, gastrointestinal disability, hemorrhoids, cervical spine disability, lumbosacral spine disability, and rash as the evidence does not support a finding of in-service incurrence or aggravation of these conditions.

The veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 20 percent for hemorrhoids and his claim for a total rating by reason of individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities have been denied.

The veteran's compensable rating for his hemorrhoids, status post hemorrhoidectomy is granted.

The veteran's initial compensable rating for service-connected hemorrhoids was denied prior to October 7, 2004. However, a 10 percent disability rating is granted as of October 7, 2004, and remains in effect as of November 17, 2006.

The Board found that the veteran does not have a current disability of bilateral hearing loss or hemorrhoids, and thus cannot establish service connection for these conditions.,Regarding the claim to reopen the issue of service connection for atrial septal defect, new and material evidence was submitted but the condition is deemed non-service connectible as it is congenital in nature.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of February 15, 1996, for a TDIU rating due to his service-connected bilateral hearing loss and hemorrhoids. The decision found that it was not factually ascertainable that he became unemployable during the year preceding the claim.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The Board found that the maximum schedular rating available for tinnitus is 10 percent, precluding any higher rating.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have migraine headaches, liver disease, allergic rhinitis, bleeding gums, or hemorrhoids due to an undiagnosed illness incurred during his service in the Persian Gulf. The claims for these conditions are denied as there is no competent medical evidence linking them to service.

The veteran's claims for right knee disability, myopia, PTSD, irritable bowel syndrome, and hemorrhoids have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support service connection for any of these conditions.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claims for service connection of various conditions, including head injury, back disability, shoulder disorders, foot injuries, eye disorder, heart disorder, lung disease, psychiatric disorder, diabetes mellitus, asbestosis, COPD, cervical spine disorder, hemorrhoids, tinnitus, and loss of teeth are not supported by the evidence of record.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for GERD, hemorrhoids, and PUD. The appeals are all denied.

The veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions have been denied as there is no current evidence of these disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral plantar warts in January 1981. The veteran's petition to reopen the claims for low back disorder, bilateral hearing loss, hemorrhoids, and anxiety and depression was denied by the RO in August 2001. The RO found that new and material evidence had not been received to reopen these matters. The Board is considering all issues on a de novo basis as the previous decisions are final.

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