Hemorrhoids decisions — 2015

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional examination and treatment records. The case will be reconsidered after these are added.

The Board denied a compensable rating for the service-connected hemorrhoids, finding that the appellant's hemorrhoids have not resulted in large or thrombotic irreducible hemorrhoids manifested by excessive redundant tissue evidencing frequent recurrences.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions did not render him unemployable prior to April 22, 2009 without considering his age and a non-service-connected condition (HSP).

The Veteran has current hemorrhoids as a result of his active military service and the residuals of maxillary osteotomy with autogenous rib graft. The Board granted service connection for both conditions.

The Veteran has been found unemployable due to his service-connected PTSD and degenerative disc disease, with the effective date being May 11, 2015.

The Board found no evidence of chronicity in service or continuity since for the claimed conditions, and thus denied the Veteran's claims for service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current diagnosis of hemorrhoids is related to his military service, but denied service connection for hypercholesterolemia as it is not a disability for VA compensation purposes.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development of records. The case will be returned to the Board after these actions.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The Veteran was not granted a separate evaluation for tinnitus or a left calf scar, nor did he receive an effective date prior to August 3, 2009.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining his VA vocational rehabilitation file and any relevant treatment records. The AOJ should also seek to obtain SSA records and determine whether the Veteran is entitled to TDIU.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for hemorrhoids was denied due to failure to report for VA examinations. The claim of service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, on the basis of herbicide exposure is denied as new and material evidence has not been received. Service connection for renal disability, vision impairment, and anemia are also denied.

The Veteran's tinnitus is already rated at the maximum schedular rating of 10 percent, and no higher rating can be assigned under any other diagnostic code.,For external hemorrhoids, the Veteran has small or moderate internal hemorrhoids with frequent recurrence but without large, thrombotic, irreducible hemorrhoids. The current rating of 10 percent is appropriate as there are no findings of persistent bleeding, secondary anemia, or fissures.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to his failure to appear for a scheduled hearing and the need to issue statements of the case for two issues.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted, with the exception of some issues related to his prostate condition and sleep apnea. The decision also includes a determination that he is eligible for special monthly compensation.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied due to lack of evidence linking her current conditions to her military service. The Board found no new and material evidence to reopen the previously denied claims for hemorrhoids, low back disability, acquired psychiatric disorder, and bilateral foot disorder.

The Board has vacated the previous decision and remanded the case for further development, including obtaining additional medical opinions and evidence.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's rectal condition and associated residuals, including hemorrhoids, rectal deformity, loss of sphincter tone, and incontinence, have been permanently increased in severity due to VA's failure to provide proper care on January 29, 2008. The appeal is granted.

The Board has granted service connection for hemorrhoids, finding that the Veteran's pre-existing hemorrhoid condition was aggravated by active duty service. Service connection for myasthenia gravis is denied as there is no evidence of a compensable degree within one year of separation and no competent medical opinion linking the current disability to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues regarding compliance with a previous remand order and the adequacy of a May 2014 VA examination report. The Veteran is being asked to provide additional medical records, including those from November 6, 2006 at West LA VAMC.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for a compensable disability rating for postoperative hemorrhoids and an extraschedular rating for postoperative deviated nasal septum, finding that the evidence does not support higher ratings under applicable VA schedular criteria.