Hemorrhoids decisions — 2010

The case is being remanded for additional development, including providing the appellant with proper notice and adjudicating the issues of new and material evidence for DIC under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318 and TDIU.

The Veteran's claims for initial compensable evaluations for hemorrhoids and right herniorrhaphy residuals were denied. The claim to reopen previously denied service connection claims for right ear hearing loss, removal of undescended right testicle, and right ear hearing loss was also denied.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional medical records and provide a VA examination for his left ankle disability and hemorrhoids.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's internal hemorrhoids, sinusitis with headaches, and tinnitus are not service-connected. However, the Veteran's major depression is granted an initial rating of 50 percent prior to June 23, 2009.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a bilateral knee disability, cold weather injury to the bilateral lower extremities, and hemorrhoids due to lack of current disabilities associated with these conditions.

The Board found that the Veteran's claimed conditions of hemorrhoids, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus were not incurred in or aggravated by his active service. The evidence did not support a finding of current disabilities for these claims.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and hemorrhoids were denied. The claim of reduction in rating for prostate cancer was also denied.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been received to reopen the claims for service connection for hemorrhoids, left hip disorder, and right hip disorder. The previous denials are considered final.

The VA determined that the Veteran's service-connected hemorrhoids do not warrant a compensable rating as they are manifested by mild or moderate impairment.

The Veteran's service connection claim for hemorrhoids was granted as the condition was diagnosed in service and is currently present.

The Board found that the Veteran's seborrhea dermatitis had its onset during active duty service and is at least in equipoise with a finding of service connection. The Board also found that her current hemorrhoids were not incurred or aggravated by active duty service.

The Veteran's claim for reopening his left knee disability was granted. He is now entitled to an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for his service-connected hemorrhoids from May 20, 2008.

The Veteran's appeals have been withdrawn. The Board dismissed the claims for service connection and increased ratings.

The Veteran's right lower extremity radiculopathy is not productive of a disability picture consistent with moderate incomplete paralysis of the external popliteal nerve.,The Veteran's service-connected residuals of laminectomy, scar are not considered unstable or manifested by pain on examination; nor is there any limitation of motion.,The Veteran's service-connected residuals of right inguinal hernia are not productive of a recurrent, readily reducible hernia that is well supported by truss or belt.,The Veteran's service-connected left shoulder calcific tendonitis with minimal arthritis of the acromioclavicular joint is manifested by complaints of pain and some limited range of motion, but without limitation to shoulder level or evidence of ankylosis.,Prior to July 14, 2008, the Veteran's service-connected lumbar disc disease, L4-L5 spondylostenosis, fusion L5 to S1 is manifested by subjective complaints of pain and objective findings of limitation of motion, but not forward flexion limited to 30 degrees or less; ankylosis; or incapacitating episodes of at least four weeks over the past 12 months. From July 14, 2008, the Veteran's service-connected lumbar disc disease is manifested by subjective complaints of pain and objective findings of decreased limitation of motion, but not ankylosis, or incapacitating episodes of at least six weeks.,The Veteran's service-connected hemorrhoids are mild or moderate with excessive redundant tissue, but are not thrombotic or irreducible; and there are no objecting findings of persistent bleeding, anemia or fissures.,The Veteran's service-connected right shoulder disability with resection of the clavicle is manifested by complaints of pain and limited range of motion, but without limitation to midway between side and shoulder level or evidence of ankylosis.,The Veteran's service-connected greater occipital neuralgia with headaches is manifested by subjective complaints of headaches, but without evidence of prostrating attacks or moderate incomplete paralysis of the seventh (facial) cranial nerve.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for further development due to insufficient medical opinions and incomplete records.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further examination and evaluation of her service-connected conditions, specifically spondylolisthesis, L5-S1, degenerative joint disease of the lumbar spine, costochondritis, and external hemorrhoids with rectal fissure.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination.

The Board has granted an initial disability rating of 30 percent for hiatal hernia with reflux and a separate 30 percent rating for anal fissure, status post hemorrhoidectomy. These ratings are effective from February 1, 2007.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from initiating or completing a program of education during the relevant period.

The Veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for hemorrhoids was granted, effective September 29, 2003. The Board found that the Veteran's January 29, 2002 claim was continuously prosecuted and thus, a 20 percent disability rating is warranted as of this date.