Hemorrhoids Board decisions

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection and other issues, finding that there was no evidence linking his conditions to service or exposure to herbicides. The effective date of service connection remains unchanged.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for his right shoulder disability is denied due to failure to report for a scheduled VA examination.,The veteran's claim for a compensable evaluation for hemorrhoids from October 28, 2002 is also denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for Crohn's disease and a compensable rating for hemorrhoids, finding no new and material evidence to reopen the claim of service connection for Crohn's disease and concluding that the current level of disability does not warrant a compensable evaluation for hemorrhoids.

The veteran's initial compensable evaluation for dysthymia from December 18, 1998 to October 19, 2000 was denied. The RO granted service connection and assigned noncompensable ratings for tachycardia and hemorrhoids.

The Board has remanded the case due to outstanding records and VCAA notification issues.

The veteran's increased rating claims for various service-connected disabilities are being remanded due to deficiencies in VCAA notice and the need for additional VA medical examinations.

The veteran's claim for a higher initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for varicose vein stripping is granted. The other claims are either denied or pending.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected allergic conjunctivitis and hemorrhoids do not warrant a compensable evaluation, as there are no residuals of these conditions.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for ulcers, an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for his left eye disability, and an initial compensable evaluation for his hemorrhoids. The evidence does not support a finding that any of these conditions were incurred or aggravated by military service.

The Board denied service connection for the veteran's claimed conditions, including irritable colon syndrome, bladder cancer, stomach condition, skin cancer, kidney condition, and hemorrhoids, all of which were deemed not related to active military service.

The Board denied service connection for a prostate condition, hemorrhoids, and lung disorder as secondary to service-connected tinnitus and vertigo.

The Board denied a compensable rating for hemorrhoids from February 6, 2004 to April 16, 2006 and denied an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for postoperative residuals, hemorrhoids with fistula in ano as of April 17, 2006.

The Board found that the veteran's death was not caused by or contributed to by his service-connected disabilities, including his WPW syndrome and coronary artery disease. Therefore, the claim for cause of death is denied.

The veteran's claims for increased evaluations of hemorrhoids and earlier effective dates were denied. The maximum schedular evaluation (20%) was assigned for the period between January 22, 2002, and February 7, 2002, and a 10% evaluation has been in effect since April 1, 2002.,For the period on or after April 1, 2002, the veteran's hemorrhoids do not meet the criteria for an increased evaluation to 20%. The VA examiner found no signs of persistent bleeding, secondary anemia, or fissures.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for hemorrhoids and prostatitis, as well as his attempt to reopen a previously denied claim of service connection for migraine headaches. The RO found that the veteran failed to report for scheduled VA examinations without good cause.

The Board found that the veteran's cervical spine, diabetes mellitus, lumbar spine, stomach, hemorrhoids, and hypertension conditions were not incurred or aggravated by service. The presumption of soundness does not apply as a pre-existing condition was noted at entry into service.

The Board dismissed the veteran's motion for CUE due to his death.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claims for increased initial ratings for lumbar strain, left knee disorder, and hemorrhoids are denied as there is no evidence of a compensable disability rating under applicable VA rating criteria.

The Board has granted service connection for anemia, bilateral hip disorder, neck disorder, and bilateral shoulder disorder. Service connection for hemorrhoids was denied. The initial compensable rating of 10% is assigned since April 11, 2005.

The Board found no evidence of service connection for the claimed conditions and denied all claims.