Hemorrhoids Board decisions

The VA has granted an initial compensable evaluation of 20 percent for the veteran's hemorrhoids, effective January 1, 2001.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for hemorrhoids and found that there was no evidence of a chronic hemorrhoid problem in service or post-service. The issue regarding basal cell carcinoma and actinic keratosis involving the face from January 4, 2000 is considered 'unknown' as it does not address service connection.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including VA examinations and medical opinions regarding the etiology of his claimed conditions. The claims will be reconsidered based on all applicable laws and regulations.

The Board found that the veteran's death was not caused by any service-connected disability, and denied the claim for service connection for cause of death.

The veteran's compensation award was reduced due to his failure to provide the Social Security number for his spouse and child. The effective date of the reduction is April 1, 1993.

The Board denied extensions of temporary total ratings and increased ratings for various service-connected conditions, finding that the veteran did not meet the criteria for extended convalescence or higher disability ratings.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate VCAA notice, and the appellant must be provided with proper notice as per the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000.

The veteran's increased ratings for callosities of both feet and seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp, face and eyelids were granted effective October 4, 2000. The case remains on appeal for higher evaluations in excess of 30 percent disabling for these conditions.

The Board has granted an effective date of May 14, 1996 for the assignment of a 20 percent evaluation for hemorrhoids. The veteran's claim for higher evaluations for reflux esophagitis and pseudofolliculitis barbae is remanded for further development.

The Board found that the veteran's service-connected disabilities did not cause or contribute to his death. The medical evidence does not show that his end-stage COPD/emphysema had its origins in service, and there is no indication of a connection between his lung cancer and his service.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for clarification regarding the veteran's claim of entitlement to an increased disability rating for bronchial asthma. The veteran is seeking a higher rating, and VA will conduct further examination and review his medical records to determine if he qualifies for a higher rating based on systemic corticosteroids.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claimed right ankle condition, shin splints, and rectal bleeding were not incurred in or aggravated by active service.,Additionally, there is no basis for presumptive service connection for these conditions.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for low back disorder, hemorrhoids, fungus disorder, and respiratory disorder. The appeals were dismissed as new and material evidence was not submitted to reopen any of these claims.

The VA determined that the veteran's post-operative hemorrhoids do not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under the applicable VA rating schedule.

The Board denied an increased rating for the veteran's service-connected hemorrhoids, finding that the evidence did not support a higher evaluation than zero percent.

The veteran's claims are being remanded to the RO for additional development of his medical records and consideration of new evidence. The case will be returned to the Board after this process.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of service connection for hearing loss and an increased evaluation for hemorrhoids. The veteran does not have a current hearing loss disability as defined by VA regulations. His hemorrhoids are currently evaluated at 10%.

The veteran's claim for additional vocational rehabilitation benefits under Chapter 31 has been denied because his service-connected disabilities have not worsened to the extent that they preclude him from performing the duties of his current occupation.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased evaluations for his service-connected hemorrhoids, finding that a higher evaluation was not warranted prior to July 6, 2001 and from July 6, 2001.

The VA determined that the veteran does not have a bilateral knee disability, neck pain, rectal bleeding (hemorrhoids), or left shoulder disability that is related to his military service.