Hemorrhoids Board decisions

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current anal fissure or hemorrhoid disability, and there is no evidence of a right knee disorder. Therefore, service connection for these conditions cannot be granted.

The Board found no evidence linking the veteran's heart disorder and hemorrhoids to his active service, including any presumptive conditions. The appeal was denied.

The Board denied an increased rating for hemorrhoids, finding that the veteran's symptoms are well encompassed by the currently assigned 10 percent rating.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for SMC by reason of the need for additional aid and attendance benefits.

The Board found that the veteran did not have hemorrhoids in service and there is no credible evidence of continuity of symptomatology since service. Therefore, the claim for service connection for hemorrhoids was denied.

The veteran's hemorrhoids are currently rated at 20 percent, effective June 7, 2000. This is the maximum schedular rating for this condition.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for duodenal ulcer disease, hemorrhoids, and post-traumatic stress disorder. The claim for residuals of hepatitis was not reopened due to lack of new and material evidence.

The veteran's claims for increased evaluations for his low back disorder, right leg varicose vein stripping scars, hemorrhoids, and knee disorders were denied. The RO found that the evidence did not support an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for any condition.

The veteran's service-connected headaches are currently rated at 30 percent, which is the maximum rating available under Diagnostic Code 8100. The RO has granted a separate noncompensable rating for his hiatal hernia with gastroesophageal reflux (GER) effective from November 2, 1998.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions, including kidney disorder, foot disability, menstrual disorder, left ear hearing loss, psychiatric disability, hypertension, eye disability, hemorrhoids, and sinus disability. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions were incurred or aggravated during active military service.

The Board has granted service connection for a psychiatric disorder, a tender abdominal scar, and an increased evaluation for the service-connected gastrointestinal disorder. The veteran's ventral hernia and hemorrhoids are not found to be related to his service-connected gastrointestinal disorder.

The veteran's Crohn's disease is rated at 30 percent, and his hemorrhoids are rated at zero percent. The thoracic outlet syndrome remains at 10 percent, and the carpal tunnel syndrome does not meet criteria for a compensable rating.

The Board found no competent medical evidence of current leg or knee disorders, and thus denied service connection for these conditions.

The veteran's service connection claims for hemorrhoids, irregular heart beat, residuals of a right leg injury, ringing in the ears, dizziness and vertigo, prostate disorder, low back disability, and depression have all been granted.

The Board has determined that the appellant's current level of hemorrhoid disability does not warrant an increased rating beyond the currently assigned 20 percent evaluation.

The Board has denied the appellant's claims for increased ratings and service connection for various conditions, including osteoarthritis of the lumbosacral spine with radiculopathy, depression, hepatitis B, appendectomy scar, skin rash, hemorrhoids, right wrist keloid, epididymitis, chronic prostatitis, impotency, colon disorder, anemia, and sinusitis. The claims are denied.

The Board denied the claims for service connection for hemorrhoids, a skin rash on the inner thighs, and a bilateral leg disorder with weakness due to lack of evidence showing these conditions were incurred in or aggravated by service.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a compensable evaluation for hemorrhoids.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected post-operative hemorrhoids with anal stricture warrant a 60 percent evaluation, primarily due to fecal incontinence and poor sphincter control.

The Board has granted the appellant's claims for increased ratings for ulnar neuropathy, left index finger fracture residuals, hemorrhoids, and a laceration of the left upper thigh. The disability ratings have been increased to 10 percent each.