Hemorrhoids decisions — 2024

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hemorrhoids condition is not related to his military service and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

Service connection was denied for irritable bowel syndrome, pseudofolliculitis barbae, and hemorrhoids. The Veteran's claim for service connection for irritable bowel syndrome is denied due to lack of a current diagnosis. Pseudofolliculitis barbae is rated at 10% based on topical therapy required over the past 12-month period. Hemorrhoids are currently rated as 10% disabling.,Service connection was granted for pseudofolliculitis barbae, but a higher rating is denied due to lack of evidence showing systemic therapy or characteristic lesions covering more than 5-20% of exposed areas or total body area.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an increased rating and TDIU due to his service-connected rectal disability. The case is being returned for further development, including a new VA examination and referral to the Director of Compensation Service for extraschedular TDIU consideration.

The Board has denied service connection for cervical spine disorder and thoracolumbar spine disorder. The claims for headaches and hemorrhoids are REMANDED due to a duty to assist error.

The Board has denied service connection for multiple conditions including GERD, hemorrhoids, chronic headaches, a right hand disability, thoracolumbar spine issues, and radiculopathy in the lower extremities due to the Appellant's dishonorable discharge from active duty.

The appeal for a compensable rating prior to September 7, 2023, for hemorrhoids has been dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has granted service connection for dyssynergia of intestines, outlet dysfunction constipation, and hemorrhoids with effective dates starting from May 4, 2019.

The Veteran withdrew her claims for various service-connected conditions, including internal/external hemorrhoids, Crohn's disease, Avitaminosis (claimed as vitamin D deficiency), TIA with residual deficits, left shoulder bursitis, trigger points left trapezius, iron deficiency, and chronic sinusitis. As a result, the appeals are dismissed.

The Veteran's service connection claims for sore throat/colds, hemorrhoids/blood in stool, post operative umbilical hernia, stress fractures of the right foot, and stress fractures of the hips have been granted with effective date of October 30, 1989.

The Board has remanded the claims for gastroesophageal reflux disease, spider bite residuals, hemorrhoids, and bilateral ankle disabilities due to duty to assist errors in prior VA examinations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a pulmonary disability, bilateral hearing loss, and hemorrhoids were denied. The Board found that there was no in-service injury or incident related to the lungs or breathing, and his COPD is not linked to service. His bilateral hearing loss did not warrant an increased rating beyond 90 percent. His hemorrhoids were rated at the maximum schedular rating of 20 percent.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for service-connected hemorrhoids is being remanded due to inadequate VA examinations and the need for an updated examination.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including traumatic brain injury and PTSD, have resulted in the need for regular aid and attendance of another person. The Board finds it at least as likely as not that the Veteran is in need of such assistance due to his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected hemorrhoids are manifested by frequent recurrences, bleeding, and fissures. The Board granted a higher rating of 20 percent for his service-connected hemorrhoids, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hearing loss, tinnitus, and hemorrhoids due to a lack of Active Duty service treatment records.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is granted. The claims for service connection for hemorrhoids, psychiatric disability, bilateral hearing loss, and prostate cancer are remanded.

The Board denied service connection for left hip disability, hypertension, and a compensable rating for hemorrhoids with pruritus ani. The Veteran's current conditions are not related to his military service.

The Board granted an effective date of April 29, 2019, for the award of service connection for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), hemorrhoids, and bipolar disorder.

The Board denied service connection for costochondritis, rhinitis, back pain, a deviated septum (residuals of a broken nose), diverticulitis status-post surgeries, hemorrhoids, and hypertension as there was not evidence of current disabilities or sufficient evidence to establish a nexus between the claimed conditions and active duty.

The Board has remanded the claims for further development due to errors in duty to assist and potential exposure to hazardous materials at Fort McClellan. The Veteran's service records are being verified, and VA examinations will be scheduled for his claimed conditions.