Hemorrhoids decisions — 2019

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals for tinnitus, eye disorder, hypotension, heart disorder, and hemorrhoids.,Service connection is denied for sleep apnea, erectile dysfunction, and prostate disorder as there are no current diagnoses of these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to the death of the appellant, and no service connection decisions were made.

The Veteran's appeals for hemorrhoids, right atrial enlargement with 1st degree atrioventricular block, and insomnia were dismissed. The Board granted a disability rating of 10 percent for bilateral hip disabilities (limitation of extension) effective October 16, 2018, and separate ratings of 30 percent for limitation of flexion, 20 percent for abduction, and 20 percent for marked limitation of the right ankle. The Veteran's appeals were dismissed as he withdrew them prior to the Board's decision.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection of left knee, left ankle, and hemorrhoids disabilities are remanded due to insufficient evidence. The VA will schedule the Veteran for examinations to determine if these conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's hemorrhoids are currently rated as noncompensable (0 percent) and the Board finds a 10 percent evaluation is warranted for the entire rating period on appeal.,For the rating period prior to July 8, 2016, the criteria for a disability evaluation in excess of 30 percent for hypothyroidism have not been met. For the rating period since July 8, 2016, the criteria for a disability evaluation of 30 percent for hypothyroidism have been met.,The Veteran's entitlement to a higher rating for her service-connected hypothyroidism is remanded due to lack of recent medical evidence.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to the lack of a nexus opinion linking his current conditions to his period of service.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for hemorrhoids is remanded due to missing private treatment records.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates, increased ratings, and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional information and records.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions and remanded them for further development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, but the Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to determine if his knee and spine disorders, hearing loss, respiratory disorder, and hemorrhoids are related to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for effective dates earlier than April 1, 2015 for service connection have been denied.,The Veteran's claims for initial ratings in excess of 30 percent and 10 percent for Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Hemorrhoids have also been denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for additional development. The issues include right and left upper extremity carpal tunnel syndrome, left hip disability, right hip disability, eye disability, hemorrhoids, and left knee disability.

The Veteran's appeals for generalized joint pain, chronic fatigue syndrome, and the petition to reopen a previously denied claim for bronchial disorder have been dismissed.,The appeal for an effective date earlier than October 24, 2012 for the grant of service connection for chronic constipation has also been dismissed.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and opinions.,The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for hemorrhoid residuals is being remanded as there may be an additional separate disability evaluation warranted under another diagnostic code.,The Veteran's claims for left knee and right knee disabilities are being remanded due to insufficient evidence of in-service events or diagnoses.,The Veteran's claim for a left ear disability is being remanded due to insufficient evidence of in-service events or diagnoses.,The Veteran's claim for bilateral hand disabilities is being remanded due to insufficient evidence of in-service events or diagnoses.,The Veteran's claim for right-sided flank pain is being remanded due to insufficient evidence of in-service events or diagnoses.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for a new VA examination regarding the Veteran's hemorrhoids. The current rating for hemorrhoids is 0%.

The Veteran's initial claim for an initial compensable rating for hemorrhoids prior to September 19, 2013 was denied. A rating of 20 percent for hemorrhoids from September 19, 2013 onwards is granted.,The Veteran’s chronic constipation issue remains pending and requires further examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to uncertainty regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him in need of regular aid and attendance. The case is now back with the Board for further evaluation.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and medical opinions related to his TDIU claim. The Board will then reassess the claims.

The Board has remanded the case due to a failure to comply with VA's duty to assist in obtaining a medical opinion regarding the Veteran’s claim for an increased rating for hemorrhoids.