Hemorrhoids decisions — 2015

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bleeding hemorrhoids is denied as there is no current evidence of the claimed condition.

The Veteran's service-connected hemorrhoids are rated as noncompensable due to the mild or moderate nature of his condition, with no evidence of persistent bleeding and secondary anemia.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for an earlier effective date for hemorrhoidectomy and for reopening his previously denied PTSD, heart attack, stroke, breathing treatments/COPD, and anal reconstruction claims. The Veteran did not appeal these decisions.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for eczema and hemorrhoids, as well as his service connection claims for muscle aches, fatigue, allergies, wheezing, irritable bowel syndrome, headaches, and tingling and numbness of the skin. The case is being remanded to obtain additional medical evidence and to consider extraschedular considerations for the Veteran's eczema and hemorrhoids.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for hemorrhoids was denied as his condition did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating. The right wrist perilunate dislocation claim is pending and will be remanded for further examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's cervical spine spondylosis, IBS, and hemorrhoids are related to her service. The claims for these conditions have been granted.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for heel spurs, hemorrhoids, Zenker's diverticulum, blood clot (deep vein thrombosis), and cellulitis. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to military service.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation on account of being housebound prior to January 29, 2009 is granted. The claim for aid and attendance is denied.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for a right ankle disability and found that new and material evidence had been submitted. The knot on his forehead was also found to be service-connected. However, the reduction in rating for hemorrhoids is considered void ab initio due to lack of consideration of prior examinations or complaints of increased symptomatology. Other issues remain pending.

The Board has found that there is new and material evidence to reopen the Veteran's claim of service connection for hemorrhoids. The case is now REMANDED for a VA examination to determine if any current disability relating to rectum problems, including hemorrhoid disability, was incurred in or caused by the Veteran's military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims have been denied as his appeals do not involve service connection issues, but rather focus on rating determinations and effective dates. The specific issues are related to increased ratings for various conditions and effective date determinations.

The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating due to individual employability (TDIU) prior to August 25, 2008 is being remanded for further development and consideration under the provisions of 38 C.F.R. � 4.16(b).

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for hemorrhoids prior to March 6, 2013 was denied. Since March 6, 2013, he has been assigned a 20 percent disability rating for his service-connected hemorrhoids. Additionally, the Board granted a separate 10 percent rating for impairment of sphincter control associated with the service-connected hemorrhoids.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA and private medical records, scheduling a VA examination to assess the severity of his service-connected back disability, and scheduling a VA Social Industrial Survey. The issues on appeal are an increased rating for intervertebral disc syndrome with sciatic nerve involvement and entitlement to TDIU.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as he requested to withdraw all his appeals except for the claim of entitlement to a total disability rating based upon individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board denied service connection for internal hemorrhoids and right knee disability, finding that the Veteran's conditions were not incurred or aggravated by military service.

The Veteran's appeal was denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria for an increased rating in excess of 10 percent for his left ankle disability or hemorrhoids. The issues of service connection for stomach disorder, low back disorder, upper back pain, and bilateral blood clots of the legs were also denied.

The Veteran's service-connected fissures with hemorrhoids are currently rated as noncompensable, and the evidence does not support a compensable rating.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to determine the current severity of his service-connected hemorrhoids.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to his inability to attend the scheduled Travel Board hearing. His initial compensable rating for hemorrhoids and service connection claim for a back condition are pending.