Hemorrhoids decisions — 2023

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for various conditions, including low back disorder, sleep apnea secondary to PTSD, migraine headache disorder secondary to PTSD, gastroesophageal disorder (GERD) secondary to PTSD, and hemorrhoids secondary to IBS. The issues are all related to secondary service connection.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination in November 2020, and a new addendum opinion is needed based on the record.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for urinary disorder, left shoulder condition, ventral hernia, and hemorrhoids due to further development being required.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD with concussion, irritable bowel syndrome, left shoulder strain, lumbar spondylosis, tinnitus, hemorrhoids, and right knee strain, have prevented him from securing and maintaining substantially gainful employment since November 26, 2008. The Board has granted TDIU effective as of that date.