Hemorrhoids decisions — 2017

The Veteran's appeal for a compensable initial rating for service-connected hemorrhoids was denied, and his claim for TDIU was also denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of unemployability due to service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and researching environmental exposure during his service.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for residuals of hemorrhoidectomy was granted, with a maximum 20 percent disability evaluation. The condition is characterized by persistent mild rectal bleeding and pain associated with an anal fissure.

The Veteran's allergic rhinitis and hemorrhoids are rated at the minimum levels, while her acquired psychiatric disorder (to include PTSD) is service-connected based on evidence of a personal assault during service.

The Board found that the Veteran's current diagnosis of hemorrhoids did not manifest during or as a result of his military service and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions have been rated based on their current manifestations, and the Board has determined that none of these conditions warrant a higher rating.

The Veteran's sinusitis and hemorrhoids were evaluated, but the claims for initial compensable ratings prior to March 14, 2016, and in excess of 30 percent as of that date, were denied.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn due to the Veteran's request for withdrawal prior to a decision being made.

The Veteran's non-service-connected disabilities do not meet the regulatory requirements for housebound benefits and do not substantially confine him to his dwelling or the immediate premises. The Board finds that the weight of the evidence demonstrates that the Veteran is not in need of the regular aid and attendance of another person.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for bilateral hearing loss was withdrawn. The Board granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that it was caused by in-service noise exposure.

The Veteran is entitled to a TDIU prior to February 22, 2013 due to her service-connected disabilities of irritable bowel syndrome, major depressive disorder, and hemorrhoids.

The Board has granted service connection for hemorrhoids and found that the Veteran's GERD is at least as likely as not related to his service. The issue of service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease remains pending.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from securing and following substantially gainful employment.

The Board has granted secondary service connection for bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy and assigned a separate 10 percent disability rating. The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is found to be proximately due to or the result of his service-connected lumbar spine and PTSD disabilities, warranting secondary service connection. Hemorrhoids are not service connected.

The Board has determined that it is factually ascertainable that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevented him from retaining substantially gainful employment for a period of one year prior to his February 12, 2008 claim. Therefore, an effective date of August 20, 2007, but no earlier, has been granted for the award of TDIU.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the Board is dismissing his claim for an increased rating for hemorrhoids.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for hemorrhoids has been withdrawn, resulting in the dismissal of the case.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn due to the Veteran's request for withdrawal prior to the Board's decision.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for colitis was denied as the weight of evidence does not rise to equipoise regarding a diagnosis of colitis or its residuals.,The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable disability rating for hemorrhoids prior to August 5, 2015, and 70 percent since for PTSD was also denied.

The Veteran's appeal is denied as his hemorrhoids do not meet the criteria for a compensable disability rating under Diagnostic Code 7336.