Hemorrhoids Board decisions

The veteran's overpayment of compensation benefits is denied because the VA has confirmed that he received $11,530.80 in disability severance pay upon discharge from service.

The veteran's claims for increased evaluations for hemorrhoids, cervical spine discogenic disease, and lumbar spine discogenic disease were denied as the conditions did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation under the applicable rating schedule.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the basic eligibility requirements for a certificate of eligibility for specially adapted housing or for a special home adaptation grant.

The Board has granted a 60 percent rating for service-connected residuals of post-operative hemorrhoidectomy and fistula in ano, with anal stenosis, effective June 2003. The veteran's lung cancer due to asbestos exposure is rated noncompensable.

The Board has granted a 10 percent rating for the service-connected hemorrhoids, which is the highest available under the applicable diagnostic code.

The Board found no evidence of hemorrhoids, bilateral leg disability, or eye disability in service and did not relate these conditions to service. The veteran's claims for service connection were denied.

The veteran's appeal for a compensable evaluation for service-connected hemorrhoids has been dismissed due to the death of the veteran.

The Board has granted a 20 percent rating for the veteran's hemorrhoids, finding that his symptoms more nearly approximate those required for such a rating. The claim for hepatitis C service connection was denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected internal hemorrhoids and duodenal ulcer, mucosas colitis. The issues regarding bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus were also addressed but not decided as they are related to new evidence or lack of service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and hemorrhoids, finding that the veteran's current conditions are as likely as not related to his military service. Service connection was denied for disability manifested by Candida albicans due to lack of evidence showing its onset in or aggravation by service.

The veteran's service-connected heart disability does not cause any functional limitations, and thus he is not shown to have an employment handicap. As a result, the need for vocational rehabilitation training under Chapter 31 of Title 38 has not been demonstrated.

The Board has determined that the evidence does not support restoration of a 10 percent evaluation for hemorrhoids and finds that a compensable evaluation is not warranted.

The Board has determined that the veteran's TMJ disability, which is currently rated at 40 percent, does not warrant a higher evaluation as there is no evidence of frequent hospitalization or marked interference with employment. The postoperative hemorrhoids are also rated at their maximum compensable level (40 percent).

The veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The decision did not address the issues of service connection for right leg varicose veins, stress incontinence, bilateral hearing loss, a low back disability, a right foot heel spur, or hemorrhoids.

The VA determined that the veteran's service-connected hemorrhoids do not warrant a compensable evaluation.

The Board found that the veteran's service-connected hemorrhoids were no longer irreducible, large or thrombotic with frequent recurrences. Therefore, a reduction from 10 percent to noncompensable was proper. The Board also determined that the evidence did not support a compensable evaluation for his current condition.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 20 percent for the veteran's service-connected residuals of hemorrhoidectomy, finding that the evidence did not support such an increase. The veteran is currently rated at 20 percent under Diagnostic Code 7336.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining a VCAA compliant letter and VA examinations to assess the severity of his hemorrhoids and lumbar spine DDD.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claimed hemorrhoids and fungus infection of the feet are not related to his military service, and thus denied both claims.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hemorrhoids and Dupuytren's contracture, right ring finger due to a lack of evidence showing current disability or in-service incurrence.