Hemorrhoids decisions — 2022

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation during the period on review, outside of the convalescent period. As such, a TDIU is granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current pulmonary disability and has not had one at any time during the pendency of the claim or recent to the filing of the claim. The Veteran's hemorrhoids are rated under Diagnostic Code 7336, for external or internal hemorrhoids. An additional VA examination is required to assess the current severity of his hemorrhoids. For the gastrointestinal (GI) disability, gastritis, an additional VA examination is required to determine whether the Veteran has a chronic gastrointestinal disability that had its onset during service. For the right knee and cervical spine disabilities, an additional VA examination is required to address whether the Veteran's conditions had their onset during service or are otherwise related to his active duty service. For the right shoulder disability, an additional VA examination is required to address whether the pre-existing right shoulder strain was aggravated by the Veteran's active duty service.

The Veteran's hypertension, CAD with aortic valve stenosis, gout, bilateral eye disability, hemorrhoids, kidney disability, and left knee edema were not incurred or aggravated during service.,Service connection was denied for all claimed conditions as the evidence does not establish that any of these disabilities began in service or within one year of separation from service.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and a rating in excess of 20 percent for hemorrhoids have been dismissed.,His skin disability claim has been denied as it does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection related to hypertension, hemorrhoids, sleep impairment, a swollen artery in the stomach, neck disability, right shoulder disability, right hip disability, left knee disability, and right knee disability need further examination and evaluation. The VA will obtain all relevant records and schedule the Veteran for examinations to determine if these conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for higher disability ratings for his service-connected shoulder conditions and fibula fracture were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating based on the current level of functional impairment.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence and procedural issues, including obtaining VA treatment records and providing another VA examination.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities result in the loss of use of both lower extremities, requiring him to rely on assistive devices for mobility. The Board has granted financial assistance in acquiring specially adapted housing due to his permanent and total service-connected disability.

The Veteran's service connection claims for hemorrhoids and anemia have been granted. The Board found that the Veteran's current conditions are related to her in-service symptoms, granting service connection on a direct basis.

The Veteran's appeal regarding his service-connected hemorrhoids, gastroenteritis, and migraine headaches is remanded for additional VA examinations and etiological opinions. The left shoulder rotator cuff tendonitis with degenerative changes case is also remanded.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected hemorrhoids is being remanded due to the need for a colorectal disorders examination by an appropriate clinician.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals for increased ratings of left upper extremity cervical radiculopathy, internal hemorrhoids, and hypertension. The Board has dismissed these matters as a result.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and initial ratings have been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of these issues prior to a Board decision.,Issues related to left elbow, right elbow, scrotal area, right eye, lumbar spine, left lower extremity nerve, right lower extremity nerve, and left hip disabilities are remanded for further review.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection and rating of the Veteran's hemorrhoids, dental disability, unspecified depressive disorder, and bilateral hearing loss. The issues are dismissed as the Appellant withdrew her appeal.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for residuals of hemorrhoidectomy was denied as he failed to appear for a scheduled VA examination, and the absence of good cause is grounds for denial.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including diabetes mellitus, type II, with bilateral cataracts and right eye retinopathy, peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, and hemorrhoids, are being remanded for additional development to determine their current severity.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection have been dismissed due to the grant of full benefits in prior decisions. The heart condition, back condition, and hemorrhoids are rated as per VA regulations.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss is denied. The Veteran's service-connected hemorrhoids are granted an increased rating of 10 percent, but no higher. The matter of the Veteran's lumbar spine disability remains remanded.

The Board denied a higher rating for hemorrhoids, finding that the condition did not meet criteria for larger or more severe types of hemorrhoids.

The Veteran's increased rating for hemorrhoids status post hemorrhoidectomy is granted, effective from February 29, 2016 to June 1, 2016. The TDIU determination is also granted during this period.