Hemorrhoids decisions — 2020

The Veteran withdrew his appeals regarding the claims for hemorrhoids, a disability manifested by dyspnea, and a respiratory condition (including asthma). The Board dismissed these claims.

The Veteran's hypertension was granted service connection, effective October 13, 2016.,Claims for left knee disability, cervical spine disability, lumbar spine disability, and PTSD were also granted, but the effective date is set at October 13, 2016.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to assess the current severity of the Veteran's hemorrhoids. The issues include determining if the Veteran experiences anemia or fissures due to his hemorrhoids.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for irritable bowel syndrome and hemorrhoids, with a focus on determining if these conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating for radiculopathy of the left lower extremity or right lower extremity, and denied service connection for hand neurological disabilities as secondary to low back disability. Service connection was granted for hemorrhoids.

The Veteran's appeal for a compensable rating for service-connected hemorrhoids is remanded due to the need for additional VA examination and treatment records.

The Veteran's hypertension is currently rated at 10 percent and denied an increased rating.,The Veteran's hemorrhoids are currently rated as noncompensable (zero percent) and denied an increased rating.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial compensable rating for hemorrhoids and service connection for chronic sinusitis, to include as secondary to service-connected bronchitis is remanded due to inadequate VA examination.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating for hemorrhoids prior to November 14, 2013 or in excess of 20 percent thereafter. For his left ankle disorder, he was also denied a rating more than 10 percent.

The Veteran was granted TDIU from September 1, 2011 to February 23, 2012 due to his service-connected disabilities preventing him from securing and following substantially gainful occupation.,The effective date for the grant of PTSD on the basis of CUE is denied as the Certificate submitted by the Veteran was already in the file when the June 2003 rating decision denying service connection for PTSD was issued.,An increased rating for hemorrhoids from September 1, 2011 is remanded due to missing VA treatment records.

The Board has decided to remand several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including sleep apnea, hemorrhoids, and right testicle disability. The additional VA treatment records and examination reports must be reviewed by the AOJ before these cases can be reconsidered.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for hemorrhoids is being remanded due to the need for updated VA treatment records and private medical records.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining a medical advisory opinion regarding the severity of the Veteran's post-sphincterotomy hemorrhoid disability and ensuring that private hospital records are obtained.

The Veteran's increased rating claims for lumbosacral strain, bilateral plantar fasciitis with history of left ankle sprain, hemorrhoids, and tinea pedis have been denied.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea has been remanded due to inadequate previous VA opinion.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations.

The Veteran's service-connected hemorrhoids are rated at 20 percent, the highest available rating under the relevant diagnostic criteria. The Board found that his symptoms do not warrant a higher or separate rating.

All previously denied claims for service connection have been dismissed.,A noncompensable rating has been granted for bilateral ankle sprains since June 3, 2005.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including posttraumatic stress disorder, coronary artery disease with myocardial infarction, frostbite injuries in each extremity, left elbow mild degenerative arthritis, right shoulder bursitis, tinnitus, hemorrhoids, and hypertension, have resulted in the need for aid and attendance due to functional limitations.

The Board has added new medical evidence to the record and has decided that some of the Veteran's claims for service connection need to be reconsidered. The issues have been remanded for further action.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for specially adapted housing or a special home adaptation grant due to lack of qualifying conditions.