Hemorrhoids decisions — 2024

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a compensable disability rating for hemorrhoids, finding that his condition is mild or moderate and does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination findings and a pre-decisional duty to assist error. The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and hemorrhoids alone are not sufficient to warrant special monthly compensation for aid and attendance and/or housebound status.

The Board has determined that additional VA examinations are needed to address the Veteran's claims for increased evaluations of his service-connected lumbar spine disability, hemorrhoids, and sleep apnea. The issues have been remanded due to pre-decisional duty-to-assist errors.

The Veteran's appeal was denied for various conditions and issues, including PTSD, right foot joint osteoarthritis, hemorrhoids, pilonidal cyst, presbyopia, allergic rhinitis, and cataracts. The effective dates for benefits were also not granted.

The Board has remanded the claims of entitlement to service connection for a back disability, right shoulder disability, left shoulder disability, and chronic sinusitis due to duty-to-assist errors. The Veteran's hemorrhoids claim is denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hyperhidrosis, hemorrhoids, erectile dysfunction, bilateral knee disability (patellofemoral pain syndrome), and back disability (muscle spasms of thoracolumbar spine) as there was no evidence of a current disability in any of these conditions. The Board found that the Veteran did not have a diagnosed condition for hyperhidrosis or hemorrhoids, and his erectile dysfunction claim lacked a diagnosis.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating for hemorrhoids, left inguinal hernia, painful residual left ankle scar, or tinea pedis with onychomycosis.

The Veteran's non-compensable service-connected disabilities (hemorrhoidectomy residuals and alopecia) do not clearly interfere with his normal employability, as he has maintained steady employment despite these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for hemorrhoids was improperly docketed under the Appeals Modernization Act (AMA) and remains on appeal under the legacy review system. The appeal is dismissed.

The Veteran's initial rating for ulcerative colitis was denied as it did not meet the criteria for a higher rating. The Veteran's internal and external hemorrhoids were also rated noncompensable, with no compensable rating assigned.

The Board has granted the veteran's claim for a higher rating of 20 percent for hemorrhoids and anal fissures, effective January 1, 1986. The initial non-compensable rating was found to be based on CUE.

The Board has decided to remand both increased rating claims for the Veteran's unspecified anxiety disorder and hemorrhoids due to errors in the initial examination reports. The AOJ will obtain all relevant treatment records, including those from private therapists, and schedule new examinations to evaluate the current severity of these conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's pre-existing hemorrhoid disability was aggravated by his service, and thus grants service connection for the condition.

The Veteran's claims for rectal disease, acquired psychiatric disorder, IBS, and chronic fatigue syndrome are denied as there is no current disability. The claim for fibromyalgia is remanded due to the need for a medical opinion.,The Veteran's back condition claims (right lower extremity neurological disorder, left lower extremity neurological disorder) are also remanded.

The Board has granted an earlier effective date of June 1, 2018 for the grant of service connection for hemorrhoids. However, the issue of entitlement to a higher disability rating for hemorrhoids is remanded due to inadequate examination.

The Veteran's sinus disability is not service-connected.,Diverticulitis was not incurred in or aggravated by service, and the Veteran's current condition is not related to his service-connected diverticulitis.

The Board has granted a 20% disability rating for the Veteran's service-connected hemorrhoids, effective August 14, 2023.

The Veteran's service-connected TBI does not require the need for personal healthcare services provided on a daily basis in his home by a person who is licensed to provide such services or who provides such services under the regular supervision of a licensed healthcare professional. The effects of the Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the requirements necessary to warrant special monthly compensation at any rate.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for hemorrhoids and neuritis of the anterior crural (femoral) nerve were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of large or thrombotic hemorrhoids, nor did it show severe incomplete paralysis of the femoral nerve.

The Veteran's entitlement to service connection for internal or external hemorrhoids status post hemorrhoidectomy with residuals is granted. The Veteran's entitlement to a disability rating of 40 percent, and no higher, for residual(s) of prostate cancer from May 14, 2024, is granted.