Hemorrhoids decisions — 2023

The Veteran's GERD and radiculopathy of the left lower extremity (LLE) have been granted service connection. The Veteran's stomach ulcers, left hip condition, and hemorrhoids are denied.,Service connection for GERD is granted as it is presumed to have onset during active service.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for various conditions, including headaches (migraines), neurological signs and symptoms, psychiatric disability, hip disabilities, knee disabilities, plantar fasciitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), hemorrhoids, obstructive sleep apnea, fatigue, hypertension, glaucoma, and optic atrophy have been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of these claims during his March 2021 Board hearing.,The appeals were withdrawn by the Veteran in writing prior to the promulgation of a decision by the Board.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) as there was no evidence showing she was unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment due to her service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's appeals for various conditions and ratings are being remanded due to the submission of new evidence or requests for substitution.

The Board has granted service connection for diffuse motility disorder/colonic inertia, subtotal colectomy as secondary to diffuse motility disorder/colonic inertia, deep thrombosis hemorrhoids and anal fissures as secondary to diffuse motility disorder/colonic inertia. The Veteran's claims are based on direct service connection.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records and need for further development, including VA examinations.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were remanded due to insufficient evidence. The TDIU claim was also remanded.

The Board has granted a 10 percent rating for the Veteran's hemorrhoids, effective from August 23, 2018. The rating is based on the criteria for large or thrombotic, irreducible external or internal hemorrhoids with excessive redundant tissue and frequent recurrences.

The Board has determined that the VA examination and opinion are inadequate, and thus remands the case for an addendum opinion to address all evidence of record.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including COPD and duodenal ulcer, do not render him unemployable as his combined rating is at least 70%.

The Veteran's cervical spine, lumbar spine, left knee, right knee, and hemorrhoids conditions are granted service connection. The Veteran's left leg and right leg conditions are remanded for further examination.

The Veteran's service connection claim for skin cancer is denied, and his increased rating claim for hemorrhoids is granted with a 20% disability rating.

The Veteran's application to reopen the previously denied claim for service connection for a heart disability was denied as new and material evidence was not received.,Service connection for a right lower extremity muscle disability was denied due to lack of diagnosed condition.,An increased rating in excess of 10 percent for hemorrhoids was denied as there is no evidence of persistent bleeding or anemia.,A compensable rating for the service-connected surgical scar, right knee, was denied as there are no disabling effects not considered under Diagnostic Codes 7800-04.

The Board has granted service connection for acquired psychiatric disorder, hemorrhoids, and bilateral carpal tunnel. The Veteran's conditions are found to have onset during his military service.

The Veteran's effective date for Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) at the housebound level is granted as of May 10, 2007. The decision was based on his service-connected disabilities totaling 60 percent disabling.

The Board has granted service connection for hemorrhoids, diverticulitis secondary to IBS, and diabetes mellitus. The Veteran's conditions are found to be related to her military service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, lumbar spine disability, sciatic nerve radiculopathy, femoral nerve radiculopathy, hemorrhoids, left foot bunion, erectile dysfunction, and human papillomavirus, prevent him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Board has remanded the case due to a duty-to-assist error, and any new evidence will be considered in the adjudication of the claim.

The Veteran's hemorrhoids and Hepatitis B have been resolved. The Board has remanded the claims for gastrointestinal disability (including irritable bowel syndrome) and left ankle disability due to insufficient evidence.,Further examination is needed to determine if any current gastrointestinal or left ankle disabilities are related to service.

The Veteran requested withdrawal of his appeal for the service connection claims related to bilateral knee disorders, hearing loss, tinnitus, hemorrhoids, and eye/vision disorders. The Board dismissed these issues as a result.