Hemorrhoids decisions — 2018

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for irritable bowel syndrome and hearing loss were dismissed. A rating of 20 percent, but no more, was granted for the service-connected irritable bowel syndrome.

The Veteran's appeals have been dismissed as he has withdrawn his requests for increased disability ratings in the aforementioned conditions.

The Veteran's left shoulder tendonitis is granted a 20% rating, right eye disability remains at 10%, and hemorrhoids are granted a non-compensable rating.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis, degenerative arthritis, gouty arthritis, and others. The claims were not granted on a presumptive basis due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's service-connected hemorrhoids are being remanded for a new examination to assess the current severity and functional impairment.

The Board dismissed the claim for service connection for hemorrhoids due to a withdrawal of appeal. The issue of service connection for epilepsy is remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claim for residuals of a hemorrhoidectomy was granted. The claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus was denied due to lack of in-service exposure and no evidence of herbicide exposure.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development regarding service connection for a cervical spine disability, as well as increased evaluations for lumbar disc surgery and hemorrhoids. The Veteran's claims are not yet resolved.

The Veteran's appeals for left heel spurs, right heel spurs, and hypertension have been dismissed due to withdrawal of the appeal.,Tinnitus has been granted as service connected.,PTSD has been granted as service connected.

The Veteran's PTSD is being remanded for obtaining updated VA and private treatment records, as well as a VA examination to assess the impact of his service-connected disabilities on employment. The TDIU claim is also being remanded.

The Board dismissed the appeals for service connection for allergic rhinitis, increased ratings for right shoulder and left knee disabilities, and increased rating for hemorrhoids. The claim to reopen and grant service connection for low back disability was granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hemorrhoids, dysthymic disorder, and post-concussion syndrome has been reopened. Service connection is granted for hemorrhoids and a disability rating of 30% is assigned for hiatal hernia.

Service connection for ulcerative colitis is granted. The Veteran's sleep apnea is currently rated at 50 percent, and the Board finds that this rating adequately reflects his current disability picture.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence and a need for further examination regarding the Veteran's claim of service connection for hemorrhoids.

The appeal for service connection of hemorrhoids, heart condition, sinusitis, and urethritis is dismissed. The appeals to reopen claims for low back injury, neurological damage due to a back injury, residuals of head injury, and acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD, depression, anxiety) are granted.

The Board has denied service connection for high cholesterol as it is not a disability recognized by VA. The remaining issues on appeal are being remanded due to the Veteran's assertion of increased severity since his last examination.

The Veteran's left knee disability is not rated higher than 10 percent due to lack of x-ray evidence of involvement in two or more major joints with occasional incapacitating exacerbations. The case has been remanded for further evaluation and consideration of TDIU on an extraschedular basis.

The Veteran's hemorrhoids caused persistent bleeding, fissures, and flare-ups which required the use of suppositories. The Board granted a rating of 20 percent for hemorrhoids since May 1, 2010. The issue of service connection for a deviated septum is remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for lupus was granted, and her hemorrhoids were rated at 20 percent. The decision also addressed the Veteran's application to reopen a previously denied claim for lupus.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of hemorrhoids was dismissed as the Veteran withdrew her appeal after receiving a favorable decision on another issue.