Hemorrhoids decisions — 2019

The Veteran's hemorrhoids have not been evaluated due to a failure to report for the scheduled VA examination. The Board finds that the Veteran demonstrated good cause and should be provided with another VA examination.

The Veteran's compensable rating for hemorrhoids is denied as his symptoms do not meet the criteria for large or thrombotic hemorrhoids that are irreducible with excessive redundant tissue, evidencing frequent recurrences.

The Board has determined that additional development is required before the claims on appeal can be decided. The Veteran's lower back disability, which is not under appeal, creates intertwined issues that must be resolved prior to deciding the appealed issues.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for a left knee disability due to new and material evidence submitted since the September 2008 rating decision.,Service connection for a low back disability is denied as there is no credible evidence linking current back issues to ADT.

The Veteran's claims for eardrum damage, bilateral knee condition, stomach ulcers, and hemorrhoids have all been denied as they are not related to his military service.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for right knee disability, left knee disability, and hemorrhoids due to outstanding private medical records and additional examination.

The Board has remanded the cases due to lack of VA examination records and for obtaining an addendum opinion. The Veteran's varicose veins, right knee disorder, left knee disorder, and hemorrhoids claims are not granted as there is no credible evidence that these conditions began during service or are related to in-service events.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection for right knee arthroscope and arthritis, left ankle arthritis, and left knee meniscectomy and arthritis. The appeals for initial compensable ratings for hemorrhoids as of October 7, 2014, and hypothyroidism are remanded.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for a right ear disorder, hemorrhoids, thyroid disorder (hypothyroidism), and allergic rhinitis. The sleep disorder claim is remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension was reopened due to new evidence. The claims for left shoulder disability, right shoulder disability, fibromyalgia, eye disability (blurred vision), bilateral hearing loss disability, respiratory disability (COPD, lung condition with patch), sleep apnea, prostate disability, tension headaches, and acquired psychiatric disorder were all denied.

The Board has remanded several issues related to service connection, including gout, a low back disability, bilateral hearing loss, heart problems, hemorrhoids, scars on the arms, and scars on the legs. The Veteran's service treatment records are not available, and efforts should be made to obtain them from appropriate agencies.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date earlier than January 16, 2015 for coronary artery disease was denied. The appeal is remanded for further development regarding the claims for hemorrhoids and lumbar strain.,Initial ratings for coronary artery disease, hemorrhoids, and lumbar strain are also remanded due to incomplete records.

The Veteran's cervical spine DDD, GERD, facial dermatitis, and internal hemorrhoids were all remanded for further evaluation. The appeal in the matter of residuals of a right fourth toe fracture is also remanded.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims file is incomplete and requires further development to ensure all relevant service records are obtained. The issues of service connection for hemorrhoids and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are being remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were granted. The Veteran was assigned a 30 percent rating for allergic rhinitis beginning January 8, 2015.

The Board has determined that there is insufficient evidence to determine the appropriate ratings for the Veteran's service-connected disabilities throughout the entire appeal period and therefore, the claims are being remanded for further development.

The Veteran's appeals for arthritis of all other joints, allergies to sulfa and medications, respiratory disorder (claimed as asthma and bronchitis), skin disorder, hemorrhoids, heart disorder, prostate disorder, and disability claimed as muscle aches, pains and spasms have been dismissed. The Veteran has service connection granted for depressive disorder and IBS/GERD.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, effective November 9, 2016. The Board also granted entitlement to Total Disability Rating Based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU) due to the combined effect of his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's chronic joint pain syndrome is rated at 20 percent, effective from December 28, 2011. The rating for hemorrhoids remains at 10 percent. A TDIU is granted.

The Veteran's service-connected hemorrhoids, iron deficiency anemia, and scar status post (s/p) umbilicoplasty are all denied. The claim for a compensable rating for uterine fibroids is remanded.,The Veteran seeks increased ratings for her service-connected conditions of hemorrhoids, iron deficiency anemia, and scar status post (s/p) umbilicoplasty. Her claims for these conditions remain pending.