Hemorrhoids decisions — 2018

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further action due to incomplete medical records and need for updated assessments of the Veteran's hemorrhoids and migraines.

The Board has determined that additional development is required for the claims of service-connected rhinitis, hemorrhoids, migraine headaches, and right ankle posterior tibial tendonitis due to inadequate examinations in May 2014. The Veteran will need new VA examinations to determine the current level of severity of all impairment resulting from these conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current hemorrhoid disability began during his active service and granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's hemorrhoids are granted as service connected. The Board found that the Veteran has a current diagnosis of hemorrhoids and that her condition began during active service, resolving all reasonable doubt in her favor.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for dysentery, hemorrhoids, an abdominal hernia, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as secondary to dysentery due to incomplete records and need for further medical examination.

The Veteran's appeals for left hip degenerative joint disease, gastritis, and hemorrhoids were dismissed. The claim for lumbar strain was reopened but not granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings due to insufficient evidence, including a lack of VA examinations. The TDIU claim is also being remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea. The cases of chronic prostatitis, left upper extremity paresthesia, right upper extremity paresthesia, hemorrhoids, and GERD/hiatal hernia are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU due to incomplete VA examinations, worsening symptoms, and other issues. The Veteran will need to undergo additional VA examinations to determine the severity of her service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran requires assistance with his activities of daily living due to his service-connected disabilities, and therefore grants special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance.

The Board has remanded the claim of service connection for migraine headaches, to include as secondary to service-connected disabilities, including the medications taken for those disabilities, due to inadequate VA medical opinions. The Veteran's claims will be further developed and a new addendum opinion is needed regarding whether his service-connected conditions aggravated his migraines.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a bilateral shoulder condition is dismissed as he withdrew the claim. The case remains on remand for other issues.,The Veteran’s scoliosis of the thoracolumbar spine disability does not warrant a higher rating due to its current level of impairment.

The Veteran's appeals for left ear injury, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and residual hemorrhoid surgical scars have been dismissed. The Board has granted service connection for skin cancer disability, PTSD, low back disability, and left lower extremity lumbar radiculopathy. Service connection for scalp scar is denied.

The petition to reopen the previously denied service connection claims for a bilateral foot disability, hemorrhoids, and tinnitus is denied. The petition to reopen the previously denied service connection claim for hemorrhoids is granted. Service connection for tinnitus is granted. The issues of service connection for a bilateral eye disability and a dental disability are remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's requests to reopen his previously denied claims for service connection for Degenerative disc disease (DDD) of the cervical spine, Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Degenerative disc disease (DDD) of the lumbar spine, Hypertension, and Hemorrhoids. The evidence submitted was not considered new and material.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for initial compensable disability evaluations for his service-connected bilateral renal artery stenosis, post-surgical state excision of thrombotic hemorrhoids, kidney stones, and tension headaches due to a lack of recent VA examinations addressing the severity of these conditions.

The Board dismissed the claims for chronic kidney disease, hyperlipidemia, and other conditions due to withdrawal by the appellant.

The Board has remanded the issues of entitlement to initial disability ratings for low back disability, migraine headaches, and TBI residuals, as well as service connection for hemorrhoids due to outstanding VA treatment records. The Veteran is also requested to report for a VA examination to assess his current severity of these conditions.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is granted as service-connected.,Prior to September 15, 2014, a 10 percent rating for hemorrhoids is granted. From September 15, 2014 onwards, the rating remains at 10 percent.,Service connection for left knee disability is granted.,A 20 percent rating for post-operative right hydrocele is granted from the date of examination (September 2014).,The cervical spine (neck) disability is remanded for further evaluation.,Cystitis cystica is remanded for a VA urologist's opinion.

The Board has remanded several claims for additional development, including service connection for various conditions and evaluations. The appellant is seeking to have her application as the claimant substituted due to her spouse's death.