Hemorrhoids Board decisions

The Veteran's initial compensable evaluation for a left ankle disorder was granted from October 4, 2005 through November 15, 2010. Since then, he has been granted an increased evaluation of 10 percent effective from November 16, 2010. The Veteran also received an initial compensable evaluation for his hemorrhoids.

The Veteran's appeal for a compensable rating for hemorrhoids prior to October 7, 2004 and a higher than 10 percent rating for impairment of sphincter control resulting from hemorrhoidectomy after October 7, 2004 is denied.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations and service connection were denied. The Board found that new evidence did not raise a reasonable possibility of substantiating the claims.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 30 percent, effective July 18, 2007. The Board finds that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from securing or following substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran died from respiratory depression due to acute morphine intoxication. The appellant claims that the death was caused by his service-connected conditions, including generalized anxiety with depression and PTSD, which may have led him to abuse painkillers like morphine. The Board finds a need for additional development to determine if the cause of death is related to service connection.

The Veteran's initial increased rating for hemorrhoids from July 30, 2007 to August 9, 2007 is denied as his condition did not meet the criteria for a higher rating. From October 1, 2007 forward, he does not have symptoms warranting a compensable rating.

The Veteran's appeal involves disagreement with the initial rating assigned following the grant of service connection for residuals of status post hemorrhoidectomy, fistulectomy, and sphincterotomy. The claim is being remanded to the RO for further development including obtaining VA medical records, arranging for a VA examination, and considering whether an extra-schedular rating is warranted.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including a new VA examination to assess the severity of his service-connected hemorrhoids and to determine if hepatitis C is related to service. The issues of entitlement to an initial compensable evaluation for service-connected hemorrhoids and entitlement to service connection for hepatitis C are pending.

The Veteran's service-connected hemorrhoids are currently rated as noncompensable. The evidence does not show large or thrombotic, irreducible hemorrhoids with excessive redundant tissue or frequent recurrences.

The Veteran's service-connected hemorrhoids and degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine were denied, while his radiculopathy was granted. The right shoulder disorder claim has been reopened.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for further development, including a videoconference hearing. Issues of increased rating for peptic ulcer disease, service connection for lumbar spine disability and hemorrhoids are still pending.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for various conditions, including lumbar spinal stenosis, Adie's tonic syndrome (right eye), nasal deformity, GERD, keratosis, right trapezius muscle spasms (claimed as right shoulder pain), cervical strain, obstructive sleep apnea, thrombosed hemorrhoids, bladder disorder, prostate disorder, basal cell carcinoma, and diabetes mellitus, type II. The Board found that the evidence did not support service connection for any of these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for compensation benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 was denied because his hemorrhoids with anal fissure were not caused by VA care, treatment, or examination.

The Board found that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not cause or contribute to his death, and thus denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death.

The Board found that the Veteran's hemorrhoids are not related to military service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including a right hip and knee disability, psychiatric disabilities (including PTSD), sexual dysfunction, gastrointestinal disorder, and hemorrhoids. The decision found that these conditions were not related to his military service.

The Board denied a compensable rating for diverticulosis post hemorrhoidectomy, finding the evidence did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for osteoarthritis and hemorrhoids, finding no evidence of a relationship to his military service or a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to care for his daily needs without requiring the regular aid and attendance of another person, warranting SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance.

The Veteran's request to reopen his claim for residuals of removal of foreign bodies from the left foot was granted. The Board found new and material evidence in the form of statements and testimony indicating a persistent left foot disorder or its residuals, which raised a reasonable possibility of substantiating the claim.