Hemorrhoids Board decisions

The Board found that the veteran's appeal was not timely filed for several conditions, including neck and shoulder injury, hypertension, hemorrhoids, and left knee disorder. The claim for service connection for hemorrhoids has been reopened due to new evidence submitted by the veteran.

The veteran's service-connected post-operative residuals of hemorrhoids do not result in persistent bleeding with secondary anemia or fissures, and thus does not warrant a higher rating.

The veteran's low back disorder is currently evaluated as 10 percent disabling, effective from May 4, 1995. Service connection has been granted for PTSD and seizure disorder.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD warrants a 30 percent evaluation, and his hemorrhoids warrant no more than a zero percent evaluation.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for bilateral pes planus, epidermatophytosis of the feet, and hemorrhoids. The current rating for each condition remains unchanged.

The Board found no clear and unmistakable evidence that the veteran had hemorrhoids prior to his second period of service. The medical records do not show a pre-existing condition, and there is insufficient medical nexus evidence linking current hemorrhoids to service.

The Board denied increased ratings for the veteran's perirectal abscess and fistula, right great toe disability (post-operative), left great toe disability (post-operative), and hemorrhoids.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for her service-connected hemorrhoid and gynecological conditions, finding that the current disability ratings are appropriate.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected hemorrhoids do not warrant an increased rating, as they are currently nonthrombosed, moderately large, internal hemorrhoids without redundant tissue evidencing frequent recurrences.

The Board has granted the veteran increased ratings for his service-connected residuals of a left ankle injury, but denied his claims for increased ratings for hemorrhoids and right fifth finger fractures.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for increased evaluations of his service-connected allergic rhinitis, hemorrhoids, and pulmonary coccidioidomycosis. The conditions were evaluated under a direct service connection theory without any presumption or secondary basis.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claims for service connection for hemorrhoids and dermatitis are not well-grounded, as there is no competent medical evidence linking these conditions to his active duty.

The Board found no evidence of an increase in severity of the veteran's pre-existing hemorrhoids during service, and denied his claim for service connection.

The VA Regional Office has denied increased disability ratings for the veteran's penile and scrotal skin condition and hemorrhoids.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of a right toe fracture, a compensable disability evaluation for hemorrhoids, and a disability evaluation in excess of 10 percent for thoracic spine pain. The evidence did not support these claims.

The Board denied the veteran's request for an earlier effective date of May 5, 1997, for a 10% rating for his service-connected hemorrhoids. The RO found that the criteria for a 10% evaluation were not met prior to May 28, 1997.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a right hand disorder, a hip disorder, and evaluations in excess of 0 percent for diverticulosis and hemorrhoids. The appeals were not well-grounded as there was no competent medical evidence of current diagnoses for these conditions.

The veteran's residuals of a hemorrhoidectomy are rated at 10 percent, considering the symptoms such as external hemorrhoidal tags and decreased sphincter control requiring use of a pad for fecal incontinence.

The veteran's claim for special monthly pension based on the need for regular aid and attendance of another person was denied as he does not suffer from disabilities that render him so nearly helpless as to need such assistance.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hemorrhoids and a psychiatric disorder due to insufficient evidence of current disabilities related to his military service.