Hemorrhoids decisions — 2023

The Board denied a compensable disability rating for hemorrhoids as the evidence did not show that the Veteran's condition met or approximated the criteria for large or thrombotic, irreducible, with excessive redundant tissue, evidencing frequent recurrences.

The Board has remanded the cases of service connection for a right shoulder disability, hemorrhoids, IBS, and an unspecified chest and rib condition due to insufficient examination opinions that did not consider the Veteran's subjective reports.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain an updated VA examination of the Veteran's service-connected hemorrhoids, as the current evidence does not adequately address the severity and manifestations of the condition throughout the appeal period. The Veteran claims his hemorrhoids have worsened since the last examination in 2017.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a right wrist disability, low back disability other than lumbosacral strain with degenerative disc disease, and stomach disability other than chronic constipation and hemorrhoids.,There is no evidence of record showing that any of these conditions began during or are otherwise related to active service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, but the Board has determined that additional development is needed to address the merits of his claims.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for major depressive disorder, finding that it is proximately due to his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's right lower extremity radiculopathy and bilateral hip DJD have been rated at 20 percent each since July 10, 2014. The Veteran's hemorrhoids are not service-connected.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for right knee disability and hemorrhoids, but has found that new evidence is insufficient to grant these claims. The claims are remanded for further development.

The Board has granted service connection for low back disability, left hip pain, and internal hemorrhoids. The Veteran's low back disability is presumed related to his service in the Southwest Asia theater of operations.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating of hemorrhoids and service connection claims for OSA and right knee disability are remanded due to insufficient medical opinions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hemorrhoids has been denied as there is no evidence of a current disability and the Board finds that any pre-existing condition did not worsen during service.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for a right testicle condition, claimed as residuals from an orchiectomy in service, is remanded to determine if it was aggravated by service.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been denied as there is no current diagnosis of bilateral hearing loss.,The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for her service-connected radiculopathy, right sciatic nerve, left sciatic nerve, hemorrhoids, degenerative arthritis of the right knee, cervical spine degenerative arthritis, kidney stones, lip numbness, and gastrointestinal disorders have been remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a TBI was denied as there is no evidence of a current diagnosis.,His claims for increased evaluations for hemorrhoids, tinea pedis, and tinea unguium were also denied.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection due to inadequate development and review of his diagnosed conditions, including shoulder arthritis, hip arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, hemorrhoids, diverticulosis, and chronic constipation.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various gastrointestinal and gallbladder conditions, including IBS, diverticulitis, hemorrhoids, GERD, gastrointestinal tumor, colon polyps, and a polyp in the gallbladder. The claims are being remanded to allow for VA examinations and further development of evidence.

The Veteran's appeal for bilateral inguinal hernia repair was dismissed as the Veteran explicitly requested withdrawal.,The Veteran's appeal for an initial rating higher than 10 percent for tinnitus was also dismissed as the Veteran and his representative withdrew the appeal.

The Veteran's hemorrhoid disability is remanded for a VA examination to determine if it is at least as likely as not related to service, including its onset in late 2013.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability prior to July 23, 2021.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including hemorrhoids, left great toe numbness, benign prostatic hyperplasia, right hand scar residuals, and others, have been denied. The appeals are based on the absence of current disabilities or evidence supporting the claimed conditions.

The Veteran's appeals regarding various conditions and disabilities have been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his appeal.