Hemorrhoids decisions — 2018

The Veteran's service connection claim for a right arm condition, including tendonitis, has been denied.,Service connection for irritable bowel syndrome is granted. The Board finds that the Veteran’s PTSD exacerbates her irritable bowel syndrome.,A rating of 20 percent, and no higher, is granted for right shoulder tendonitis and impingement syndrome.,A rating of 20 percent, and no higher, is granted for cervical spine strain.,The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a back condition (abnormal kyphosis), hemorrhoids, chronic anxiety-induced indigestion, increased urinary frequency, and anxiety disorder.,,,,

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for hemorrhoids is being remanded due to the need for updated treatment records and a VA examination.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied as there is no current diagnosis. The Veteran's claim of a 30 percent rating for migraines is granted, but the issue of service connection for internal or external hemorrhoids is remanded.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including for right shoulder rotator cuff, hemorrhoids, inguinal hernia, tinea versicolor, and bilateral hand eczema. The Board also requested a new examination for PTSD.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment in a sedentary capacity. The Board denied the claim for TDIU.

The Veteran's cervical dysplasia claim is denied as there are no residuals. The initial compensable rating for service-connected hemorrhoids is also denied due to the current severity not meeting criteria for a higher rating. Service connection for pelvic relaxation and urinary incontinence is remanded for further development.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for hemorrhoids and chronic rhinitis as there is no current diagnosis of these conditions.

The Veteran's bilateral shin splints, left ankle disability, right ankle disability, conjunctivitis, sinusitis, and hemorrhoids are all granted as service-connected.,However, the Veteran’s left side flank pain, skin tags, initial compensable ratings for left knee patellofemoral syndrome, and initial compensable rating for right knee patellofemoral syndrome remain pending due to further evaluation being required.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD, along with other disabilities, has rendered him unable to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment. The Board granted a total disability rating for compensation based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Veteran's claim for service connection for recurrent left ear infections was denied. His PTSD received a 30% initial evaluation, which is granted. The claims for hemorrhoids and lumbar degenerative disc disease with strain (back disability) are remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities preclude substantially gainful employment prior to March 30, 2011.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for various conditions have been dismissed as he has withdrawn his claims.

The Veteran's appeal was denied for entitlement to increased ratings for a left foot disability, bilateral hearing loss prior to August 4, 2017 and in excess of 40 percent thereafter, and hemorrhoids. The Board found that the evidence did not support higher ratings under any applicable diagnostic codes.

The Veteran's TDIU was granted effective from July 11, 2014. The Board has remanded the case to determine if a TDIU should be awarded prior to that date based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional examinations and records. The claims for service connection are related to exposure to herbicides, but no such evidence has been provided.

The Board has granted service connection for chronic low back disability, hemorrhoids, and TMJ disorder. The Veteran's disabilities are found to be related to his active military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the onset of the Veteran's gastrointestinal disorders during his military service.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as he withdrew his request for a Board hearing in June 2018.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including spondylolisthesis of the lumbar spine and recurrent peptic ulcer disease, have prevented him from securing and following substantially gainful employment consistent with his educational and occupational background.

The Veteran's asthma is granted service connection. The appeals for bilateral hearing loss, hemorrhoids, and hypothyroidism are remanded.