Hemorrhoids decisions — 2024

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic codes.

The Veteran's hemorrhoids are granted a 20 percent rating, and his right knee condition is granted service connection. The highest schedular rating for the hemorrhoids is granted.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The rating in excess of 10 percent for back strain, bilateral plantar fasciitis, and hemorrhoids are not supported by the evidence. The claim for major depressive disorder with anxious distress is rated at 50 percent, which is the highest under the applicable criteria. Service connection for erectile dysfunction was also denied.

The Veteran's somatic symptom disorder, radiculopathy of the left and right lower extremities, tinnitus, allergic rhinitis (claimed as sinus condition), carpal tunnel syndrome of the right upper extremity, gastroenteritis, hemorrhoids, iliopsoas tendinitis of the right hip, irritable bowel syndrome, left ankle condition, left flatfoot, left knee condition, right ankle condition, right flatfoot, right knee, sleep apnea, and varicose veins of both lower extremities are all granted.,The Veteran's service connection claims for allergic rhinitis (claimed as sinus condition), carpal tunnel syndrome of the right upper extremity, gastroenteritis, hemorrhoids, irritable bowel syndrome, obstructive sleep apnea, and varicose veins of both lower extremities are remanded.

The Veteran's left wrist fracture residuals are rated at 10 percent, but the Board finds that there is no legal basis to award a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.,The Veteran's hemorrhoids are currently rated as noncompensable. The Board notes that the current version of the rating criteria may not be applied until March 20, 2024.

The Veteran's claim of entitlement to a TDIU is being remanded due to the inextricability with other pending claims for service connection. The issues of prostate cancer and anxiety, depression, and posttraumatic stress disorder are also being remanded.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and initial disability ratings have been dismissed due to the Veteran's written requests to withdraw all issues currently on appeal.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date of February 1, 2018, but not earlier, for service connection for a back disability is granted. The Veteran also received increased ratings for various conditions and remanded issues.

The Veteran's claims for gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD), hemorrhoids, and irritable bowel syndrome have been denied. The claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder to include PTSD, MDD, bipolar disorder, and anxiety disorder is being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings were denied. The diabetes mellitus rating was not changed, the cataracts with visual field defects were rated at their maximum, and other conditions like peripheral neuropathy, hearing loss, and tinnitus did not meet criteria for higher ratings.

The Board has granted service connection for hemorrhoids and remanded the claims of service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and an intestinal condition.

The Board has granted service connection for sinusitis and allergic rhinitis, but denied service connection for hemorrhoids.

The Veteran's urinary dysfunction, including urinary frequency and nocturia, is granted as secondary to his service-connected obstructive sleep apnea. The reduction of the rating for hemorrhoids from 10% to noncompensable effective March 31, 2021, was upheld.

The Veteran was granted a TDIU and an increased rating for PTSD, effective April 5, 2019. The decision also noted that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities precluded him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's claims for a compensable rating for hemorrhoids with pruritus ani and a rating of at least 10 percent for hypertension have been denied. The claim for TDIU beginning on April 26, 2021 has been granted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for tinea pedis, left upper extremity radiculopathy, left lower extremity radiculopathy, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), and hemorrhoids have been denied.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for hemorrhoids is remanded as there are pre-decisional duty-to-assist errors that need to be corrected before deciding the claim on appeal.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for right knee disability and hemorrhoids due to duty-to-assist errors prior to the January 2020 decision on appeal. The issues are being remanded to correct these errors.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development regarding his service connection claims for hypertension and a right hip condition. The Board also finds that the Veteran should be provided with VA medical opinions to address the etiology of his right hip condition and hypertension.

The Veteran's initial compensable evaluation for hemorrhoids from August 25, 2020, is denied as the evidence does not show that his hemorrhoids are large or thrombotic, irreducible, with excessive redundant tissue, resulting in anemia or fissures.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to incomplete records and a need for additional medical opinions regarding dry eye syndrome. The Veteran's exposure to burn pits during his military service is noted.