Hemorrhoids Board decisions

The Board denied the veteran's claims for compensable ratings for hemorrhoids and tinea pedis, finding that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under the applicable VA rating schedule.

The veteran's claim for service connection for hemorrhoids is being remanded due to the absence of a medical nexus opinion and further evidentiary development is needed.

The VA determined that the veteran's hemorrhoid disability does not warrant a compensable rating, as his condition is currently mild and has not worsened to require a higher rating.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for external and internal hemorrhoids and tinea pedis with onychomycosis, finding that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.

The veteran's claim for automobile and adaptive equipment is denied as his lower extremity disability is not related to a service-connected condition.

The veteran's service-connected internal hemorrhoids are currently rated as noncompensable (0%) and do not meet the criteria for a compensable rating. The initial disability ratings assigned for his dysthymic disorder and chronic low back strain with arthritis and degenerative disc disease at L5-S1 have been granted.

The veteran's claims for service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder, residuals of an injury to the right big toe, and hemorrhoids were denied as there was no current diagnosis or evidence of a relationship between these conditions and his military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected hemorrhoids do not warrant a rating in excess of 10 percent, and his TDIU claim is denied as his combined disability evaluation does not meet the criteria for a total disability rating.

The veteran's combined disability rating is 30%, which does not meet the criteria for special monthly pension based on need for regular aid and assistance or housebound status.

The veteran's claim for special monthly pension based on the need for aid and attendance of another person or by reason of being housebound is remanded due to unclear condition status and outstanding VA records.

The veteran's appeals for increased disability ratings and initial evaluations are being remanded due to the need for additional development of his claims, including obtaining missing treatment records.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current diagnosis of hemorrhoids and therefore service connection for this condition is denied. The right ankle disability and scars were evaluated, but no rating assigned as the claim remains pending.

The Board denied an increased rating for the veteran's status post hemorrhoidectomy with fissure in ano, finding that his condition did not meet criteria for a compensable rating.

The Board has determined that service connection is not warranted for either a low back disability or hemorrhoids.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development of his claims, including obtaining medical records and arranging for examinations to assess the severity of his disabilities.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating for his service-connected hemorrhoids with pruritus ani, as there is no evidence of large or thrombotic hemorrhoids, persistent bleeding, or anemia.

The veteran's claim for service connection for dizziness was denied.,Service connection for a skin disorder of the back, claimed as athletes foot, was denied.,Service connection for hemorrhoids was denied.,Service connection for bilateral pes planus was denied.,Service connection for a low back disorder other than arthritis (claimed as a muscle injury) was denied.,Service connection for a left foot disorder (claimed as numbness and a cold sensation) was denied.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence was not submitted to reopen the veteran's claim of service connection for hemorrhoids, which were denied in October 1995. The current evidence does not relate to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate the claim.

The Board granted increased disability ratings of 10 percent for service-connected IBS and hemorrhoids, effective May 10, 2004.

The veteran's claim for special monthly pension based on the need for aid and attendance was denied as he does not meet the criteria of needing regular aid and attendance due to his conditions.