Hemorrhoids decisions — 2021

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and rating increases have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeals.

The Veteran's TBI residuals have been rated at 70 percent, but no higher.,His post-operative hemorrhoids and left eyelid ptosis do not meet the criteria for a compensable or higher rating.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are granted a 50% rating, the highest schedular rating.,The claim for service connection of a right wrist disorder is granted as new and material evidence has been submitted.,Service connection for hemorrhoids secondary to IBS is granted.

The Veteran's left ear hearing loss disability was granted service connection. The right ear hearing loss, upper back, lower back, acid reflux (GERD), respiratory disability, and hemorrhoids were denied service connection. Service connection for the disabilities of the upper and lower extremities was also denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating for various disabilities, including dental condition, right shoulder disability, right arm disability, OSA, kidney disability, polycythemia, right knee DJD with limitation of flexion, left knee DJD, hemorrhoids, hiatal hernia with GERD, and TDIU. The remand requires additional development to obtain relevant VA treatment records and conduct a VA examination for the Veteran's knee disabilities.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration due to errors in previous decisions regarding ratings for hemorrhoids, left ankle disability, and TDIU.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including major depressive disorder and tension headaches (migraines), have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation consistent with his education and work history.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further development and consideration due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran.

The Veteran is granted an effective date of September 27, 2007 for TDIU and DEA benefits due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for reoccurring rectal abscess with thrombosed hemorrhoids and right inguinal hernia due to a lack of recent VA examination.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, right knee disability, cervical spine disability, hemorrhoids, and chronic fatigue syndrome (due to Gulf War service). The decision also notes that the Veteran's claim for sinusitis is remanded.

The Veteran's hemorrhoids were granted a 20 percent disability rating from February 7, 2018 to September 17, 2019. A higher rating was denied for the period after September 17, 2019.

The Veteran's combination of service-connected disabilities required care and assistance on a regular basis to dress herself, prepare meals, keep herself clean and presentable, attend to the wants of nature, and protect her from the hazards or dangers inherent in her daily environment. As such, she is granted special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance.

The Veteran's hemorrhoids were initially rated as noncompensable prior to March 20, 2017. From that date onwards, a 10 percent disability rating is granted.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection due to a lack of VA examinations. The Veteran is required to undergo medical evaluations for all claimed conditions.

The Board has dismissed all appeals for service connection due to the Veteran's withdrawal of her requests.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hemorrhoids and atrial fibrillation are granted, while the claim for left Achilles tendon strain is denied. The claim for frostbite of the 3rd right finger remains pending as it was not addressed in this decision.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment from July 30, 2008, to December 4, 2014. The Board finds that the evidence is in equipoise as to whether his service-connected conditions alone preclude him from obtaining and maintaining such employment.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to inadequate examinations and conflicting reports of his symptoms. He is required to undergo new VA examinations to determine if his intestinal condition, including hemorrhoids, and back condition are related to his military service.

The Veteran's sinus disability is granted on a presumptive basis as due to exposure to particulate matter. Other service-connected disabilities are denied or not addressed.