Hemorrhoids Board decisions

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for his service-connected hemorrhoids, finding that the evidence does not support a compensable rating based on current manifestations of mild internal and external hemorrhoids.

The VA determined that the veteran's service-connected hemorrhoidectomy residuals do not warrant a rating in excess of 30 percent due to no current internal or external hemorrhoids, and mild impairment of sphincter control with occasional leakage requiring pads.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining treatment records and scheduling VA examinations to assess the severity of his service-connected conditions.

The Board denied the veteran's request to reopen his claim for service connection for hemorrhoids, finding that the new evidence submitted was not sufficient to raise a reasonable possibility of substantiating the claim.

The veteran's claims for service connection were denied. The Board found no evidence of a disability manifested by blood in semen or an abnormally low white blood count, and the veteran's bilateral pes planus was not shown to be incurred during active duty. Service connection for hemorrhoids and chronic fatigue syndrome could not be established as they are not considered undiagnosed illnesses.

The Board has dismissed the veteran's claims for service connection for coronary artery disease, hemorrhoids, and left leg disability. The claim for service connection for an asbestos-related disability (COPD) was denied as there is no evidence of exposure to asbestos in service or a relationship between COPD and service. Service connection for aggravation of flat feet was also denied.

The veteran's claims for service connection for hemorrhoids and tinnitus were denied. The RO granted service connection for chondromalacia patella of the left knee, but reduced the rating from 30 percent to 10 percent effective June 1, 2004. The RO also granted increased ratings for the veteran's right knee disability.

The Board granted a 10 percent rating for tinea pedis effective January 4, 2001. The case was remanded and the RO assigned an effective date of November 26, 1999 for a 30 percent rating for sinusitis.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for type II diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and prostate cancer. The Board found no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling examinations to assess the severity of her service-connected disabilities and determine whether she meets the criteria for increased ratings or service connection.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for a comprehensive VA examination and additional development of his claims file. The case will be readjudicated based on the provisions of 38 U.S.C.A. § 1114 and 38 C.F.R. §§ 3.350 and 3.352.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have current diagnoses of hemorrhoids or a bilateral foot disorder, and therefore service connection for these conditions is denied.

The Board denied service connection for left foot contusion, and granted service connection for deviated nasal septum and scar of the right foot.

The veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical opinions and records.

The Board is remanding the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and Social Security Administration (SSA) disability decisions. The veteran's claims will be reconsidered after these steps are completed.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for sinus disorder, bilateral armpit disorder, hemorrhoids, and bilateral hand and foot disorder. The reasons given include lack of evidence linking these conditions to service or service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation, and thus does not meet the criteria for a TDIU.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a left knee condition, asthma, hemorrhoids, and hypertension. The case is being remanded to obtain VA treatment records and to adjudicate the claims in light of any new evidence.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for a compensable rating for residuals of a shrapnel wound of the left (minor) shoulder and an increased rating for multiple internal hemorrhoids, finding that neither set of criteria was more favorable to the veteran.