Hemorrhoids Board decisions

The Board denied the appellant's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected left wrist disability, finding that the schedular criteria for an evaluation in excess of 20 percent had not been met.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for left wrist disability, skin disease (vitiligo), hemorrhoids, and right elbow disability. The appeals are based on direct evidence of these conditions without any presumption or secondary linkage to service.

The Board has dismissed the veteran's appeal as his Substantive Appeal was not timely filed.

The veteran's claims for service connection for hemorrhoids, chronic sinusitis, and hypertension have been denied. The claim of a skin disability is pending.

The veteran's initial non-compensable rating for hemorrhoids with anal fissure and polyps has been granted.,The veteran's initial 10 percent rating for left ankle fracture residuals has been granted.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for increased evaluations for various service-connected disabilities, including coronary artery disease, degenerative disc disease of the cervical and lumbar spine, carpal tunnel release of both wrists, hemorrhoids, repair of anal fissure, removal of colon polyps, plantar fasciitis of the right foot, residuals of cholecystectomy, residuals of appendectomy, and bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has granted the appellant's claims for increased evaluations for his right knee disability and hemorrhoids, as well as service connection for a lumbosacral disorder. The effective dates are not specified in this decision.

The veteran's claims for increased evaluations and service connection have been granted, with the exception of the claim for hemorrhoids which has not yet been reopened.

The VA denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for the veteran's service-connected hemorrhoids, finding that the condition did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation based on persistent bleeding or secondary anemia/fissures.

The Board has granted an increased evaluation of the veteran's service-connected hemorrhoids to 20 percent, effective from November 12, 1996. The effective date for this increase is also established as November 12, 1996.

The Board has determined that the veteran's dyshidrosis with tinea pedis warrants a rating of at least 30 percent. The case is remanded for further development and consideration.

The veteran's claim for pension benefits due to non-service connected disabilities is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and arranging for VA examinations to assess the extent of his disabilities.

The Board denied an increased evaluation for the residuals of a left parotid tumor resection with scar and facial asymmetry and right parotid tumor, as well as a compensable disability evaluation for internal hemorrhoids with a scar on the left buttock.

The veteran's claims for increased evaluations of various service-connected disabilities were denied. The RO found that the current ratings adequately reflected the severity and nature of his conditions.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for reimbursement of medical expenses incurred at a non-VA hospital due to lack of authorization and availability of VA facilities.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination to determine the severity of the appellant's external hemorrhoids and whether he manifests anemia secondary to this condition. The TDIU claim is also deferred pending completion of these actions.

The Board found no evidence of current hemorrhoids, headaches, or sinusitis in service and denied the veteran's claims for these conditions. The claim for fatigue was not addressed due to lack of development under specific provisions.

The Board has determined that the submitted evidence is not new and material, thus the veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for hemorrhoids, headaches, and a low back disability may not be reopened.

The veteran's appeal is about his service-connected disabilities and whether he should receive higher levels of special monthly compensation based on the severity of his conditions. The RO has ordered additional VA examinations to assess the current level of impairment resulting from his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that the initial ratings assigned for hypertension, bronchial asthma, postoperative residuals of a hemorrhoidectomy with a history of perirectal abscess, and frostbite of the fingers are appropriate.