Hemorrhoids decisions — 2024

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and hemorrhoids have been evaluated as noncompensable throughout the appeal period.,Service connection for a lumbar spine condition is remanded due to incomplete information regarding treatment sources.

The Board denied a compensable rating for the Veteran's hemorrhoids, finding that the evidence did not show any manifestations warranting such a rating.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's claims for service connection, including right knee, left knee, right ankle, acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD), hepatitis disorder, and left shoulder disabilities. The decision also referred the issue of service connection for a right shoulder disability back to the AOJ.

The Veteran's sinusitis and hemorrhoids have been granted increased ratings, but the issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder remains on appeal.,The Board has found that the Veteran's allergic rhinitis does not warrant a compensable rating.

The Veteran's petition to reopen service connection for a tailbone fracture was denied. The claims for increased ratings of low back disability, left lower extremity radiculopathy, and hemorrhoids were also denied. TDIU was denied.

The Veteran withdrew their appeal for a compensable rating for hemorrhoids, and the Board dismissed the case as a result.

The Veteran's appeals for a compensable rating for hemorrhoids and a higher rating for an anxiety disorder have been dismissed due to her valid withdrawal of the appeal.

The Veteran's claims for various conditions, including PTSD, were denied effective from the date of receipt of his claim in September 1989. The Board found that an earlier effective date was not warranted due to the finality of the prior decisions and the lack of a valid appeal.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for a new VA examination to assess the severity of his service-connected digestive disability and for further discussion on the propriety of separate evaluations for each service-connected condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims of CUE in prior decisions regarding his service-connected hearing loss, tinnitus, right eye disability, anxiety disorder, thoracolumbar spine disability, hemorrhoids, and left thumb disability should be remanded for further action.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings have been remanded due to insufficient evidence or procedural issues. The appeals are not about service connection, but rather the severity of his existing conditions.

The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed to determine if the Veteran's internal hemorrhoids, rectal bleeding and anal fissure are related to her service. The claim will be remanded for this purpose.

The Veteran's hemorrhoids are granted service connection and rated at 10 percent.,The Veteran's prostatitis is denied a rating in excess of 10 percent.,The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is granted an initial rating of 20 percent effective June 6, 2019.

The Veteran's appeals for higher ratings for his right thigh impairment, right hip DJD, and hemorrhoids were denied.,Service connection for hemorrhoids was also denied.

The Board denied service connection for GERD, hemorrhoids, bunion of the left foot, and cervical spine degenerative changes as there was no evidence linking these conditions to active duty service.,There is no clear or unmistakable evidence showing that any of these conditions began during service or were aggravated by service.

The Veteran's hemorrhoid condition has worsened and is causing recurring flare-ups, pain, swelling, and itching. The Board finds the previous examination inadequate and remands for a new evaluation.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for a gastrointestinal disability, including diverticulosis, alcohol-induced loose stool pattern, internal hemorrhoids, and colon polyps, as secondary to his service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for right inguinal hernia repair, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), neck disability, hypertension, hemorrhoids, mild renal insufficiency (claimed as renal failure), colitis, and bilateral shoulder disabilities due to incomplete records and inadequate examinations.

The Board is remanding all claims on appeal due to the need for VA examinations and opinions regarding frostbite residuals of various body parts.,The Board is also remanding the diabetes mellitus, hemorrhoids, and body rashes claims due to the need for verification of herbicide exposure during service in Korea.,PTSD, anxiety, nightmares, and hallucinations claims are being remanded without further action as there are no STRs available.

The Veteran's ulcerative colitis is rated at 30 percent, but not higher. The increased rating for hemorrhoids claim has been denied. Service connection for eczema was granted. The claims for service connection for sciatica of the left and right lower extremities are being remanded. TDIU remains pending.