Hemorrhoids Board decisions

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for increased rating for hemorrhoids, service connection for generalized gastrointestinal (GI) disorders involving the stomach, colon and pancreas on a direct basis or as secondary to service-connected hemorrhoids, genitourinary disorders including prostate conditions (prostatitis) and bladder neck contraction, and PTSD.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hemorrhoids and a left knee disorder. The claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 30 percent for hearing loss was withdrawn by the appellant.

The Board has determined that the veteran's benign essential tremor of the bilateral upper extremities was not incurred in or aggravated by active military service and may not be presumed to have been so incurred. The claim for blood loss is denied as well.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected hemorrhoids do not warrant a compensable rating, as his symptoms are minimal to moderate and do not meet the criteria for higher ratings under applicable diagnostic codes.

The Board has granted a 20 percent rating for the service-connected hemorrhoids, effective from the date of the decision. The hearing loss disability remains at a non-compensable rating.

The veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including VA examinations and clarification of evidence.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current hemorrhoids are related to service, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has granted a 10 percent rating for hemorrhoids effective August 11, 2003. The initial compensable rating for urethral stricture is being remanded due to the need for further evaluation.

The Board has granted service connection for internal hemorrhoids due to aggravation during service. The issue of service connection for depression secondary to a low back disability is remanded for further action.

The Board found that the veteran's claimed hiatal hernia, hemorrhoids, gastric ulcer, and psychiatric disorder are not related to service or any aspect thereof. The claims were reopened based on new evidence but denied as there is no current diagnosis of these conditions.

The Board has granted a 10 percent rating for the veteran's service-connected hemorrhoids, effective from the date of claim (November 26, 2002).

The Board has granted initial compensable ratings of 10% for the veteran's service-connected low back condition, hemorrhoids, and gouty arthritis of the metatarsophalangeal joint as of February 15, 2003.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for an increased rating for hemorrhoids and service connection for calluses of the feet, finding no recurrence of internal or external hemorrhoids and noting that there is no evidence to support a current foot disability related to service. The claim to reopen the tinnitus due to acoustic trauma was addressed in the REMAND portion.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of his service-connected hemorrhoids, as there was no evidence of persistent bleeding or secondary anemia to warrant a higher rating.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an increased evaluation and earlier effective date for his service-connected hemorrhoids, finding that the current noncompensable rating adequately reflects the severity of his condition.

The Board has granted an increased disability rating of 20 percent for the veteran's service-connected posterior anal fissure, which was previously rated at 10 percent.

The veteran is granted special monthly compensation based on the need of aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities. The temporary total rating under the provisions of 38 C.F.R. § 4.29, based on hospitalization in excess of 21 days, is dismissed as moot.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an initial compensable evaluation for hemorrhoids, service connection for conditions of the right shoulder, bilateral knees, bilateral ankles, bilateral hips, neck, bilateral wrists, right elbow and hand, depression, and coronary artery disease (claimed as heart condition). The sole service-connected disability is noncompensably disabling hemorrhoids. Service connection was not granted for any claimed conditions. The veteran's TDIU claim was also denied.

The veteran's claims for service connection for chronic asthma and allergies, hemorrhoids, tinnitus, and malaria have been denied. The Board found no new and material evidence to reopen the claim for asthma and allergies. Service connection was not established for hemorrhoids or tinnitus. Malaria is recognized but with no ascertainable residuals.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for hemorrhoids and sinusitis, finding that the evidence does not support a higher rating based on the current symptoms.