Hemorrhoids decisions — 2024

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining additional medical records and conducting a VA examination. The Veteran's service-connected disabilities include PTSD, major depressive disorder, cervical strain, degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine with thoracic scoliosis, hemorrhoids, left knee strain, tinnitus, painful left foot scar, degenerative joint disease of the left foot with hallux valgus, Crohn's disease status post colectomy, and a right leg condition.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are remanded due to insufficient examination reports and medical opinions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for prostatitis is granted, and his claim for a compensable rating for internal hemorrhoids is remanded.

The Board has denied service connection for TBI, migraines, glaucoma, loose teeth, and hemorrhoids as the evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to active service.

The Veteran's appeal includes multiple issues related to various conditions, and the Board has determined that additional evidence must be considered before a final decision can be made.

The Veteran's service-connected hemorrhoids were rated as 10 percent disabling from May 28, 2013 to September 13, 2022. The appeal for a higher rating is remanded due to the need for additional medical evidence.

The Board has determined that additional evidence was received and must be considered in the context of the Veteran's claims for increased initial disability ratings. The appeal is being remanded to allow for a full review of the claims.

The Board has granted service connection for hemorrhoids and referred the issue of acid reflux to the AOJ for further development.

The Board has determined that additional medical records are needed and the Veteran's service-connected PTSD and hemorrhoids need to be re-evaluated. The effective date for the increased rating of PTSD is also remanded.

The Board dismissed the appeal for bilateral hearing loss and left ankle strain. Service connection was granted for hemorrhoids as secondary to service-connected hypothyroidism.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to an inadequate VA examination and a need for further medical opinion regarding the Veteran's hemorrhoids and anemia.

The Veteran's tension headaches are granted service connection. Service connection for irritable bowel syndrome, hemorrhoids, bilateral dry eyes with an allergic component, and obstructive sleep apnea is denied.

The Veteran's service-connected external hemorrhoids are currently rated at 20 percent from July 15, 2014 to June 1, 2023. The appeal is granted for this period.

The Veteran's alopecia is caused by her service-connected hypothyroidism, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition. The issues of service connection for hemorrhoids and a rating in excess of 10 percent for hypothyroidism are remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, bilateral knee and right ankle conditions, and hemorrhoids. The Veteran's current disabilities are found to be related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for hemorrhoids and hernia due to incomplete compliance with previous remands. The Veteran needs to provide a completed authorization form for Dr. H.F., who treated him at Open MRI of Naples.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea has been granted. The Board also found new and material evidence to reopen claims for heart disorder, intolerance to chemicals, acid reflux, fatigue (including chronic fatigue syndrome), joint pain (including fibromyalgia), chronic diarrhea, hemorrhoids, and circadian rhythm disorder, but these issues are remanded.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to insufficient medical evidence regarding her need for aid and attendance or housebound SMC based on her service-connected disabilities. The AOJ must obtain any outstanding treatment records and schedule the Veteran for a VA examination.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, asthma, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), diverticulosis, diseases of the nail on his left foot, hemorrhoids, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The case is remanded to obtain medical opinions regarding these conditions.

The Veteran's radiculopathy of the right lower extremity is currently rated at 20 percent, and the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted due to the current evidence showing no more than moderate incomplete paralysis.,VA examinations for insomnia disorder, GERD, constipation, hemorrhoids, and scars of the back and hemorrhoids scars were conducted in May 2018. The Veteran's representative has indicated that her conditions have worsened since these exams.