Hemorrhoids decisions — 2009

The Board denied the appellant's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and hemorrhoids as the preponderance of evidence was against a finding that these conditions were incurred in or aggravated by active duty.

The veteran's vocational goal of becoming a chef or obtaining a job in the field of culinary arts is suitable and reasonably feasible.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a heart condition was denied, while his initial disability rating for hemorrhoids was granted at 20 percent.

The Board denied an effective date earlier than June 15, 2000, for the grant of a 60 percent rating for lax sphincter control due to residuals of a hemorrhoidectomy with rectal stenosis, history of fissures, and extensive leakage.

The Board denied service connection for a low back disorder, a bowel disorder (irritable bowel syndrome), and an initially compensable evaluation for hemorrhoids.

The Veteran's hemorrhoids were found to be external, measuring 0.5cm, not thrombosed, and resulting in occasional bleeding; an increased rating was denied as there were no exceptional or unusual factors that would render application of the regular rating schedule impractical.

The Board found that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not cause or contribute substantially to his death.

The Veteran's service-connected hemorrhoids have been found to be approximately compensable, warranting a 10% rating.

The appeal is remanded to the RO for additional development, including scheduling of VA examinations.

The Board denied service connection for the Veteran's claimed conditions, including a bilateral hand condition, ganglion cyst of the left wrist, endometriosis and residuals of a hysterectomy, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and hemorrhoids.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for sinusitis and hemorrhoids were denied as there was no evidence of current disability.

The case is remanded for additional development, including obtaining private treatment records and scheduling the Veteran for a VA examination to determine the current severity of his hemorrhoids and hernia.

The Board granted service connection for left and right foot disorders, but denied service connection for hemorrhoids. The claims for knee and lumbar spine disorders were remanded.

The Veteran's hemorrhoids were service-connected, but diabetes mellitus was not found to be related to his military service or secondary to PTSD medication.

The Board granted a 10 percent disability evaluation for hemorrhoids, resolving all reasonable doubt in the appellant's favor.

The Veteran's service-connected hemorrhoids are not productive of secondary anemia or fissures, and a disability evaluation in excess of 10 percent is not warranted.

The Veteran withdrew all nine issues on appeal, and the Board has no jurisdiction to review the denial of these claims.

The appeal is remanded for additional development, including a VA examination to assess the Veteran's service-connected disabilities and obtain updated treatment records.

The Veteran's service-connected irritable bowel syndrome with gastroesophageal reflux disease/hiatal hernia is rated at 30 percent, and his hemorrhoids are rated noncompensable.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for seasonal allergies and hemorrhoids were remanded for a new medical examination to determine the nature and etiology of any current conditions.