Hemorrhoids decisions — 2019

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and increased ratings were dismissed due to his death.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, but has remanded the issues of service connection for back disability, rhinitis (claimed as hay fever), hemorrhoids, residuals of a cervix surgery, and bilateral foot disability.

The Board has granted service connection for hemorrhoids, colon polyps, and erectile dysfunction. The claims for OSA and lumbar spine disorders are remanded.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for a urethral tear prior to September 9, 2016, and his rating in excess of 40 percent for the same condition since that date have been denied. Service connection for rectal bleeding/hemorrhoids has also been denied.

The Board denied service connection for multiple myeloma as it was not shown to be related to service. The Veteran's TDIU claim was granted, but only effective from July 26, 2011.

The Board denied service connection for multiple conditions, including arthritis of multiple joints, diverticulitis, gallbladder removal, hemorrhoid removal, hypertension, heart disability, lung disability, polyp removal, and gastrointestinal disability, all claimed to be due to exposure to ionizing radiation in service. The evidence did not support a link between these disabilities and service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination. The Veteran's high cholesterol is denied as it does not constitute a disability, but his cervical spine, left knee, hemorrhoids, headaches (claimed as migraines), and insomnia are being reviewed.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical evidence regarding the Veteran's rectum condition, including pregnancy-related hemorrhoids. The Veteran needs to provide any relevant private and VA treatment records and undergo a VA examination to determine if her current conditions are related to her in-service external hemorrhoids.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for elevated triglycerides with high cholesterol has been withdrawn by the Veteran. The remaining issues have been remanded for further examination and evaluation.,The Veteran is entitled to VA examinations to determine if his joint pain/arthralgias, vision problems, hypertension, hemorrhoids, stomach condition, and acquired psychiatric disorder are related to service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a respiratory disorder, including as the result of exposure to asbestos, has been remanded.,Claims for lower back, neck, and bilateral knee and leg disorders have also been remanded. The claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder remains denied.

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

The Veteran's claims for service connection for cervical spine disability, headache disorder, left ulnar neuropathy, sinusitis, hemorrhoids and tinea pedis have been reopened. Service connection has been granted for tinea pedis.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current hemorrhoids are related to his active service, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for ischemic heart disease, ulcer condition (likely GERD), hemorrhoid disability, and bilateral tinea pedis due to insufficient evidence regarding their onset or relationship to service. The Veteran is entitled to a VA examination and medical opinion.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder with anxious distress is granted a 70% rating on and after March 27, 2017. The Board finds the evidence most consistent with a 70% disability rating for depression throughout the period on appeal. Service connection for back, left knee, and sleep apnea disabilities are remanded due to incomplete records and insufficient nexus opinions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a gastrointestinal condition and hemorrhoids due to insufficient evidence regarding whether these conditions are related to his military service.

This decision grants service connection for tinnitus and a painful left-hand stab wound dorsum scar, but denies service connection for bilateral hearing loss, erectile dysfunction, and foot disabilities. The Veteran's right hip disability is remanded for further review under the theory of secondary service connection.,reasoning for denial of service connection for bilateral hearing loss: There is no evidence of current hearing loss disability as defined by VA regulations.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for clarification regarding service connection for internal hemorrhoids. The effective date of service connection for tinea pedis remains May 15, 1992.

The Board denied service connection for a lower-gastrointestinal disorder and hemorrhoids, finding that there is no evidence of current disabilities related to service.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and reopening of his claims for low back disability, bronchitis, and obesity. The other conditions have been dismissed due to withdrawal or denial.