Hemorrhoids decisions — 2021

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings are remanded due to the need for updated VA treatment records and examinations.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the Veteran's claim of service connection for hemorrhoids. The appeal is granted to this extent only, with the other issues remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted for chronic sinusitis, asthma, and dermatitis. The appeal concerning pseudofolliculitis barbae has been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his claim. Other issues remain pending.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of a right shoulder injury and hemorrhoids have been granted. The claims for bilateral hip and knee disorders are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not preclude him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation prior to March 19, 2016.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including coronary artery disease and diabetes mellitus, rendered him in need of regular aid and assistance for activities of daily living from August 20, 2011, to May 22, 2013. The Board granted special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance.

The Veteran's service connection claims for hemorrhoids, bilateral hearing loss, carpal tunnel syndrome of the upper extremities, hip and knee disabilities, and eye disability (glaucoma) are being remanded for additional development.

The Veteran's service connection claim for ulcerative colitis is granted, and the initial compensable disability evaluation for hemorrhoids prior to April 28, 2013, and in excess of 10 percent from July 22, 2020, is remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues related to TDIU prior to April 28, 2009. The AOJ is required to refer the case for extraschedular consideration of TDIU.

The Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and right shoulder disorder are granted. The claim for hemorrhoids is dismissed. Service connection for a right shoulder disorder is reopened due to new evidence. A higher rating for low back strain with degenerative disc disease and mild levoscoliosis is granted. An effective date prior to January 17, 2014, for a 60 percent rating for acne is granted. The claim for bilateral hips condition is remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for tinnitus, hemorrhoids, PTSD, lumbar strain, and allergic rhinitis due to inadequate examinations and need for further evaluation.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional examinations and opinions regarding his post pilonidal cystectomy, incision, and drainage of perianal abscess, hemorrhoids, and sleep apnea. The issues of entitlement to compensable disability ratings and service connection are all remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, left knee disability, right knee disability, PTSD, erectile dysfunction, and low back disability have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew these claims prior to a decision being made.,Service connection has been granted for hemorrhoids. The evidence is at least in equipoise regarding whether the Veteran's current low back disability is related to his service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hemorrhoids and diverticular disease, finding that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his active duty service or to any of his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the claims for further development due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of various conditions, including low back disability, right inguinal hernia repair, GERD, diabetes mellitus, CAD, neck disability, hypertension, hemorrhoids, renal failure, and colitis.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, a left arm disorder, hemorrhoids, skin disorder (dermatitis), and lumbar cyst due to incomplete records and need for updated VA treatment records.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including bilateral pes planus with right first metatarsophalangeal joint traumatic arthritis, right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and other conditions, are severe enough to prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted a total rating for compensation purposes based on individual unemployability.

The Veteran's diverticulosis with GERD is currently rated at 30 percent, which is the maximum schedular rating authorized for this condition. The Board finds that a higher evaluation is not warranted as there are no symptoms of severe impairment of health.,The Veteran's lumbar spine disability is currently rated at 20 percent based on forward flexion greater than 30 degrees but not greater than 60 degrees and the combined range of motion not greater than 120 degrees. The Board finds that a higher evaluation is not warranted as there are no symptoms of severe impairment of health.

The Board has granted service connection for hemorrhoids, finding that the Veteran's constipation in service likely caused his current condition.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for his service-connected hemorrhoids is denied as the evidence does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 7336.