Hemorrhoids decisions — 2024

The Board has granted earlier effective dates of February 22, 2017 for both the TDIU and DEA benefits based on the Veteran's service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to inadequate VA examinations and the need for additional medical opinions regarding his claimed conditions, particularly those related to toxic exposures in Southwest Asia.

The Board has decided to remand the claim of service connection for hemorrhoids due to a potential contradiction in the evidence, requiring an addendum opinion.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD is denied. The Board found that the symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating, as they were consistent with a 50% disability rating.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for hemorrhoids, a neck condition, and pseudofolliculitis barbae. The evidence is at least balanced that these conditions had their onset in or are otherwise etiologically related to service.

The Veteran's service-connected tension migraine headaches and hemorrhoids have prevented her from obtaining and retaining substantially gainful employment throughout the period on appeal. The Board has determined that she is unemployable due to these disabilities.

The Board has denied service connection for a left hand disability, right ear hearing loss, and several other conditions. The Veteran's claims for increased ratings have also been denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for PFB, hemorrhoids, right index finger pain, and right groin pain. The claim for sinusitis was granted based on presumptive service connection due to exposure in Southwest Asia.

The Board has decided to remand the claim for service connection of hemorrhoids due to a lack of a VA examination, and it is determined that further development is needed.

The Board has remanded the claims for further development due to missing service treatment records and outstanding private medical records. The Veteran's SSN may be incorrect, and a search should be conducted using both correct and incorrect numbers.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including ischemic heart disease, PTSD, cervical degenerative joint disease with fusion C3-7, lumbosacral strain (low back pain), and various peripheral nerve conditions, meet the criteria for SMC at a higher rate due to their combined effect on his ability to perform daily activities.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea, finding that it is proximately due to or aggravated by his service-connected PTSD. The claim for service connection for hemorrhoids was denied as there is no persuasive evidence linking the current condition to service.

Service connection is granted for cystadenoma, headaches, hemorrhoids, right flat foot, left flat foot, right foot bunion, left foot bunion, right foot hammer toe, and left foot hammer toe.,Service connection is denied for hirsutism.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for a gastrointestinal condition is being remanded due to the submission of new and relevant evidence. The Board finds that there may be a nexus between his current gastrointestinal symptoms and his military service, including exposure to toxic substances on the flight line.

The Veteran's attorney has withdrawn the appeal regarding whether the reduction of the rating for hemorrhoids from 20 percent to 10 percent, effective as of February 13, 2019, was proper.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not prevent him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation, as his combined rating does not meet the schedular requirements for TDIU.

The Board denied a TDIU for the period between January 9, 2020, and February 17, 2023, finding that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.,The Board also denied an earlier effective date for DEA benefits eligibility prior to February 17, 2023, as there was no evidence of a total and permanent service-connected disability before this date.

The Veteran's service connection claim for GERD is being remanded due to insufficient evidence.,Service connection for iron deficiency anemia, hemorrhoids, and tension headaches are all denied as the VA examinations did not provide sufficient rationale or evidence.

Service connection is granted for bilateral hearing loss, right knee contusion, ingrown toenails (bilateral great toe), and stomach disorder (hemorrhoids).,Left knee disorder remains denied due to lack of evidence linking current condition to in-service injury.

The Veteran's service-connected organic brain syndrome and atherosclerotic coronary artery disease require care or assistance on a regular basis to protect him from the hazards of his daily environment, resulting in an award of SMC based on need for aid and attendance. However, he does not meet the criteria for SMC based on housebound status.