Hemorrhoids decisions — 2022

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to the need for VA examinations and medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's claimed conditions.

The Board has determined that the February 15, 2018, notices of disagreement are untimely for the issues related to right knee, right hip, left ankle disabilities and hemorrhoids. The claims will be remanded for issuance of a Statement of the Case.

The Veteran's stomach disorder is not currently service-connected.,A compensable rating for hemorrhoids has been dismissed.,Service connection for major depressive disorder with anxiety has been granted.,Service connection for lumbar spine strain, arthritis and IVDS has been granted.,Service connection for right lower extremity radiculopathy and left lower extremity radiculopathy have been granted as secondary to the low back disorders.,Service connection for obstructive sleep apnea has been granted.,The Veteran's stomach disorder is not currently service-connected.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims due to outstanding records and need for additional medical examinations. The issues include hemorrhoids, stomach disability, heartburn, neck disability, TBI, headache (migraine), left testicle disability, acquired psychiatric disorder, and sleep apnea.

The Board has denied service connection for sinusitis due to the lack of a current diagnosis. The claims for external hemorrhoids, eczema, pseudofolliculitis barbae, bilateral ingrown toenails, and left knee anterior patellofemoral syndrome are remanded as there is evidence suggesting worsening symptoms since previous examinations.

The Veteran's service-connected asthma, diverticulitis, ventral hernia, lumbar strain, tinnitus, and hemorrhoids have not precluded him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of internal or external hemorrhoids, finding that there was no evidence showing the condition onset during a period of active duty or inactive duty training. The Board also found no aggravation of an existing condition by military service.

The Board has dismissed all issues of service connection for various conditions as the appellant has withdrawn them.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and a TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including VA examinations.

The Veteran's neck condition, left ankle condition, and hemorrhoids have all been granted service connection. The neck condition was reopened after new evidence was submitted.

The Veteran's claim for residuals of frostbite of the feet was denied, but reopened due to new and material evidence. The gastrointestinal disability including constipation with hemorrhoids is now granted.,The Veteran's claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD and depression) were both reopened and granted.

The Veteran's appeal to establish increased ratings for right hip strain is dismissed. The claim of service connection for bruxism, secondary to temporomandibular joint dysfunction, is granted. The appeals regarding the initial disability rating for bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis and right elbow strain are remanded due to need for updated VA examinations. The appeal for service connection for PTSD is also remanded due to need for corroborating evidence of a stressor event.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, primarily his acquired psychiatric disorder and asthma, prevented him from securing or maintaining substantially gainful employment prior to August 28, 2015.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, but the Board is remanding them due to the need for additional examinations and medical opinions.

The Board has determined that further development is necessary before the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and hemorrhoids can be adjudicated. The AOJ must obtain service treatment records from the Army Reserves and National Guard periods of service, verify active duty for training and inactive duty training dates, and request surgical records from Fort Stewart.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for hemorrhoids, herpes, and a skin disorder due to insufficient medical opinions and need for further development.

The Veteran's appeal for a compensable rating for internal hemorrhoids has been denied.,Service connection for tinnitus has been granted, and the Veteran is entitled to an increased evaluation.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for various conditions, including vertigo and flank pain. The Veteran's complaints of these conditions predate his active duty service.

The Veteran's claim for COPD and restrictive lung disease is being remanded due to incomplete development. The issue of service connection for chronic cough will also be remanded as the VA medical records related to this condition are not in the claims file.

The Board has determined that the VA opinions are inadequate and remands the claims for further development. The Veteran's back, neck, hemorrhoids, and sinus conditions need to be evaluated again by medical professionals.