Hemorrhoids Board decisions

The Board finds that the Veteran does not have a current low back disability or hemorrhoids, and therefore service connection for these conditions is denied.

The Board has determined that the reduction in rating from 10 percent to 0 percent for hemorrhoids was not proper and restored the original 10 percent evaluation.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, a disorder manifested by internal bleeding, and residuals of a right wrist injury are pending. The claim for restoration of a 100% rating for residuals of ulcerative colitis, post-ileostomy reversal and closure is denied. The claim for increased rating for hemorrhoids is denied. The claim for compensable rating for scars due to abdominal surgery remains non-compensable.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and adjudication due to insufficient information regarding service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder for accrued benefits, as well as additional development needed for the claim of service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's hemorrhoids with fissures in ano are manifested by intermittent bleeding and fissures, warranting a disability rating of 20 percent.

The Veteran's death was not caused by any service-connected condition, and therefore DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318 are denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his right ankle sprain and associated conditions, osteoarthritis of the hips, and hypertension, are rated at a combined 70 percent. However, they do not preclude him from engaging in any regular substantially gainful employment.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss, hemorrhoids, and right knee arthritis do not warrant an initial compensable disability rating. The RO should obtain any missing VA examination reports and ensure all relevant evidence is associated with the claims file.

The Veteran's service-connected hemorrhoids are not large or thrombotic, irreducible with excessive redundant tissue, and do not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 7336. As such, he is denied an increased rating.

The Veteran's bilateral eye disability, including residuals of cataract surgeries and detached left retina, right shoulder disorder, right hip disorder, right knee disorder, and right ankle disorder are all found to be related to his active service. The claims for sinus disorder and hemorrhoids are not addressed as they were not part of the appeal.

The Board has determined that there is no competent evidence of a current rectal disability, including hemorrhoids, and thus the claim for service connection is denied.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for further development due to lack of recent VA examination reports and missing medical records.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable evaluation for his service-connected hemorrhoids is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and an updated VA examination.

The Veteran is granted a 100 percent evaluation for chronic renal insufficiency effective June 1, 2003. The claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance is denied.

The Veteran's unauthorized medical expenses incurred at John Muir Medical Center on November 5th and 6th, 2008 were denied as the treatment was not for an emergent disability.

The Veteran's service-connected hemorrhoids warrant a 10% evaluation, but the issue of whether his TMJ disorder is secondary to his service-connected obstructive sleep apnea and/or sinusitis remains pending.

The Veteran's service-connected hemorrhoids have not been shown to warrant a compensable rating, as they do not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation under DC 7336.,The Veteran's service-connected hydrocele has been rated based on voiding dysfunction and is currently assigned a noncompensable disability rating.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hemorrhoids, cardiovascular disease, and gastrointestinal disability (including IBS), as well as his requests for increased ratings for PTSD. The Veteran was also denied effective date claims related to his PTSD and TDIU benefits.

The Veteran's current residuals of a hemorrhoidectomy, to include hemorrhoids, disability is found to be related to service and the claim for service connection is granted.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU is being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and development of his claims file. The RO will arrange for an examination by a VA physician to assess whether his service-connected disabilities, alone or in combination with any non-service connected conditions, render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.