Hemorrhoids decisions — 2021

The Board has granted service connection for a right elbow disorder and denied service connection for hemorrhoids. The Veteran's right ankle degenerative arthritis is rated at 10 percent.

The Veteran's service-connected hemorrhoids with proctalgia fugax are manifested by painful post-operative scar, and the Board has granted a 10 percent initial disability rating for this condition.

The Board has found that remand is warranted for the Veteran's knee disabilities and hemorrhoids due to missing VA treatment records, lack of recent private medical records, and inadequate September 2015 VA examination. The issue of entitlement to TDIU is also remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the rating assigned for the Veteran's service-connected knee disabilities and hemorrhoids.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including cervical spine degenerative joint disease, right upper extremity radiculopathy, left upper extremity radiculopathy, right shoulder degenerative joint disease, right knee patellofemoral syndrome, left knee patellofemoral syndrome, right ankle sprain, and other conditions, have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted a TDIU based on the combined service-connected disability rating of 80 percent.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including Generalized Anxiety Disorder, IBS, Hemorrhoids, Right Thumb Scar, Right Ear Hearing Loss, and Tinnitus, rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment prior to January 15, 2020. The Board granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) for this period.

The Board denied a higher rating for anal fissure and internal hemorrhoids prior to June 3, 2019, but granted a 10 percent rating effective from that date. The Veteran's symptoms were rated under Diagnostic Code 7332 until June 3, 2019, when they were rated under Diagnostic Code 7336.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for all issues related to service connection and ratings, effective from the date of the July 2016 phone call.

The Board has remanded the claims due to new VA treatment records being added to the case file. The Veteran's appeal will be reviewed by the AOJ for these additional records.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development due to lack of opinions regarding the relationship between the Veteran's shoulder and gastrointestinal conditions and his service-connected low back disability.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on need for regular aid and attendance or by reason of being housebound due to her service-connected disabilities. The evidence did not show that she was bedridden, confined to her immediate premises, or unable to care for herself without requiring the regular aid and attendance of another person.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and VistA Imaging scans. A skin examination is also required.

The Veteran's service-connected hemorrhoid disability and right ankle disability were evaluated, with the hemorrhoid rating remaining at 0% from June 5, 2013 to November 30, 2020. The right ankle disability received a 10% initial rating from June 5, 2013 to November 30, 2020 and was denied for higher ratings thereafter.

The Board has dismissed all issues of service connection and rating for the Veteran's conditions due to his death prior to a final decision.

The Board has determined that the evidence is not in favor of service connection for chronic fatigue, diabetes mellitus (secondary to PTSD), sleep apnea (secondary to PTSD), and hemorrhoids. The claims are being remanded for additional development.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at a maximum of 70 percent effective February 6, 2020.,An initial 60 percent rating for ulcerative colitis is granted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for IBS and hemorrhoids have been denied as there is no evidence of a current disability or a link to military service.,Specifically, the VA medical opinions found that the Veteran does not currently have IBS or hemorrhoids, and that any existing conditions are not related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable disability rating for his service-connected hemorrhoids is remanded due to the need for additional medical records and examination.

The Board has dismissed all the Veteran's claims as the appellant withdrew his appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board has granted a 20 percent rating for hemorrhoids, but the effective date remains to be determined. The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of impaired sphincter control is remanded.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for hemorrhoids is denied as her symptoms do not meet the criteria for a higher rating.,Service connection for residuals of early-onset menopause is granted. The Board finds that there is at least a 50% likelihood that the Veteran's early-onset menopause was incurred during service.