Hemorrhoids decisions — 2023

The Board has granted service connection for hemorrhoids on a secondary basis to the Veteran's service-connected irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) status post polypectomy. The claims of osteoporosis, loss of use of the right hand, and tubular adenoma are remanded due to lack of recent VA treatment records and conflicting medical evidence.

The Board has determined that there is no evidence of a current bowel condition, hemorrhoids, lipomas, bilateral upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, or right foot condition. The Veteran's claims for these conditions are therefore denied.

The Board has reopened the claims for penile disability, bowel disability, and hemorrhoids due to new evidence. The claims are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for a left shoulder disability and for a compensable rating for hemorrhoids prior to December 4, 2020, and in excess of 20 percent thereafter have been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his appeal.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for hemorrhoids and obstructive sleep apnea due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran. The VA will conduct a new examination to determine if there is a link between these conditions and service.

The Veteran's exploratory laparoscopy with appendectomy, hemorrhoids, deep non-linear scarring residuals of abdominal surgery, and superficial non-linear scarring residuals of abdominal surgery have been granted initial compensable disability ratings. Service connection for a right shoulder disorder has also been granted.

The Veteran's service-connected hemorrhoids were rated at 10 percent prior to August 8, 2022. The Board found that the criteria for a higher rating did not meet and denied the claim.

The Board dismissed all appeals for increased ratings and service connection due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his appeals.

The Board has dismissed the appeal for entitlement to increased ratings for hemorrhoids due to withdrawal by the Veteran. The claim of service connection for polyps, residuals is denied as there is no evidence showing a direct or secondary relationship between the condition and service.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for chronic migraines, right great toe crush injury, bilateral hearing loss, and hemorrhoids before the Board could make a decision.

The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed to assess the current severity of the Veteran's service-connected hemorrhoids, and that an extraschedular evaluation may be warranted based on the symptoms and manifestations of his condition. The case is being remanded for these purposes.

The Veteran's depressive disorder NOS, left knee osteoarthritis, right knee osteoarthritis, hemorrhoids, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are all found to be service-connected.,Service connection is granted for the Veteran's diagnosed conditions based on their direct relationship to his military service.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals for increased initial ratings for hemorrhoids and right knee disability. The appeal is dismissed.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were granted, with the exception of those related to right hip disorder, left hip disorder, and left knee disorder. The headaches are considered a chronic disease under presumptive provisions due to their presence during active duty.

The Veteran's appeal to reopen a claim of entitlement to service connection for cervical strain based on the receipt of new and material evidence is granted. The issues of service connection for PTSD, left carpal tunnel syndrome, right carpal tunnel syndrome, hemorrhoids, right hallux valgus, left hallux valgus, lumbar disc disease and strain, degenerative joint disease of the left knee, right knee tendonitis, and generalized anxiety disorder are all remanded.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including stomach ulcers, prostate cancer residuals, anxiety and panic attacks, arthritis of the lower back, vision problems, umbilical hernia, high blood pressure, bilateral hand carpal tunnel syndrome, and arthritis of the knees. The evidence does not establish a link between these conditions and active service.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection of bilateral shoulder arthritis and hemorrhoids, leading to their dismissal.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU, compensable rating for hemorrhoids, and earlier effective date for an increased rating for hemorrhoids were all denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities (TDIU) as his combined schedular rating was already at 100%. For the compensable rating claim, the evidence showed mild or moderate symptoms of intermittent bleeding and itching. The earlier effective date claim was denied because there is no increase in disability rating.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including sinusitis, headaches, plantar fasciitis, low back disability, hemorrhoids, and erectile dysfunction. The issues include determining whether these conditions are related to military service or if they have been aggravated by other conditions.,The Board also remanded the Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for his left knee disability and cervical spine disability.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection of a right shoulder condition, left shoulder condition, and hemorrhoids. The Board has also granted service connection for left knee degenerative arthritis and right knee degenerative arthritis.