Hemorrhoids decisions — 2018

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and CAD, are at least in equipoise with his ability to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. The Board finds that the evidence supports granting a TDIU.

The Veteran's service-connected hemorrhoid disability has been rated as a 10 percent rating for the entire appeal period, considering moderate to large external and internal hemorrhoids with frequent occurrences of rectal bleeding, constipation, itching, pain, and swelling. The Board found no evidence of secondary anemia or fissures warranting a higher rating.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, a trauma and stressor related disorder, and associated depression is granted.,Service connection for GERD secondary to service-connected mental disabilities is granted.,Service connection for hemorrhoids secondary to service-connected GERD is granted.,Heart disability and polyps are remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions did not cause his death from Parkinson's disease. The Board denied the claim as there was no evidence that any of his service-connected disabilities contributed to his death.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings on various conditions have been dismissed. The Board has also remanded several issues including service connection claims.

The Veteran's tinnitus claim is denied as it was received more than a year after discharge. The rectum sphincter control disability, GERD, and PTSD claims are granted with increased ratings. The hemorrhoids claim is denied. The right wrist and left wrist disabilities, and headaches claims are remanded.

The Board has reduced the Veteran's acne disability rating from 30 percent to noncompensable effective November 1, 2014. The appeal for service connection of hemorrhoids is remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for a neck disability as secondary to his service-connected low back disability, and remanded the cases for further development regarding hemorrhoids and left foot scars.

The Board has denied service connection for a low back disability due to lack of evidence showing it was incurred in or aggravated by service. The appeal is remanded for further examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's claims for hemorrhoids, left arm disability, right leg injury, and pes planus.

The Board has denied service connection for right knee disability, cervical spine disability, left knee disability, and hemorrhoids due to lack of current diagnoses or evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's military service. The cases are remanded for further examination and opinion regarding the etiology of the disabilities.

The Board has remanded the claims due to incomplete records and requests for additional evidence.

The Board has remanded the cases for further examination and opinion regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected disabilities caused or aggravated his diagnosed conditions of hematemesis, gastropathy, and internal hemorrhoids.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities alone have not caused him to be permanently bedridden or rendered so helpless as to need the regular aid and attendance of another person during the appellate period. The Board denied entitlement to special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance.

Service connection is granted for bilateral plantar fasciitis, hemorrhoids, and PTSD.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for left ear hearing loss, sleep apnea, insomnia, hypertension, arthritis of the lumbar spine, and headaches are remanded.

The Veteran's hammer toe condition is granted a 10% evaluation. The issue of service connection for hemorrhoids is remanded.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for hemorrhoids is denied as his condition does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 7336.

The Board has remanded several claims due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and providing updated VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including PTSD, insomnia, back disorder, left ankle disorder, heart disorder, lower intestinal disorder, and hemorrhoids. The TDIU claim is also being remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities combined to a total of 60 percent, but did not meet the schedular requirements for TDIU. The Board referred the case to the Director of Compensation and Pension Services (Director) for extraschedular consideration due to unemployability caused by his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hemorrhoids was denied as there is no evidence of a current disability.,For the period prior to August 8, 2017, the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating for allergic rhinitis. From August 8, 2017 onwards, he does not meet the criteria for a rating greater than 10 percent.