Hemorrhoids decisions — 2026

Entitlement to a rating of 50 percent, but not higher, for chronic headache disorder is granted from April 22, 2023.,Entitlement to a rating of 10 percent, but no higher, for hemorrhoids is granted from April 22, 2024.,Service connection for diabetes mellitus is granted.,Service connection for coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction status post coronary artery bypass graft with stent is granted.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood) is granted as secondary to tinnitus.,Service connection for right upper extremity diabetic neuropathy is granted.,Service connection for left upper extremity diabetic neuropathy is granted.

The Veteran's claim for tension headaches was granted. Service connection is denied for hypertension, sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, left elbow disability, hemorrhoids, right knee disability, right ankle disability, and bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection have been remanded due to insufficient evidence. The Board found that the Veteran's right knee disabilities, bilateral plantar fasciitis, left shoulder condition, hemorrhoids, tinnitus, perforated eardrums, and hearing loss do not meet the criteria for higher ratings or service connection at this time.

The Veteran is granted a TDIU for the period from April 2, 2016, to November 1, 2022, due to his service-connected back disability.

The Board denied a compensable rating for hemorrhoids as the Veteran did not present with anemia or fissures, which are required to warrant a 20 percent disability rating.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are being remanded due to the need to obtain additional private medical records.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities require the aid and attendance of another person, warranting special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is rated at 10 percent, effective July 3, 2023. The Veteran's hemorrhoids do not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.,Service connection for PTSD and sleep apnea are inextricably intertwined with the Veteran's claim for service connection for right shoulder pain and sebaceous cyst.

The Board has remanded the claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder and hemorrhoids due to inadequate medical opinions. The Veteran's anxiety disorder is being reviewed again, while his hemorrhoids are being evaluated in relation to his service-connected IBS with constipation.

The Veteran's appeal to increase the rating for his service-connected anal fissure and hemorrhoids was dismissed because it was an improper appeal of a non-adjudicative decision.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and readjudication due to issues regarding service connection, disability ratings, and medical opinions.

The Veteran's appeal for a compensable evaluation for hemorrhoids and service connection for an injury to the eyes (chemical, ink) was withdrawn. The Veteran's PTSD with MDD is granted at 70 percent disability rating.

The Veteran's TDIU and DEA benefits are granted from October 26, 2018. The Board found that the Veteran is unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation due to his service-connected disabilities, including PTSD.

The Veteran's lumbar spine, cervical spine, right upper extremity radiculopathy, acquired psychiatric disorder with bruxism, allergic rhinitis, eczema, hemorrhoids, IBS, bilateral eye disability, and tinnitus have been granted effective July 30, 2022.,The Veteran's lumbar spine and cervical spine disabilities, right upper extremity radiculopathy, acquired psychiatric disorder with bruxism, allergic rhinitis, eczema, hemorrhoids, IBS, bilateral eye disability, and tinnitus have been granted effective July 30, 2022.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for hemorrhoids has been denied.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for a dental disorder is remanded and will be reconsidered.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and effective dates are being REMANDED due to the need for additional examinations to assess the severity of his lumbar spine, knee, and radiculopathy conditions. The RO must also schedule the Veteran for examinations to determine the nature and severity of his right rib fractures and hemorrhoids.

The Veteran's hypertension is rated at a minimum of 10 percent, and the Board finds that she meets the criteria for this rating. The TDIU claim was denied as her service-connected disabilities do not render her incapable of securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's service connection claims for left and right ankle sprain disabilities, hemorrhoids, and major depression with psychotic features (to be rated together with PTSD) have been granted.,An increased disability rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus is denied as a matter of law.

The Veteran's hemorrhoids are now rated at 20 percent effective from April 6, 2021. The rating is for persistent bleeding with fissures.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for gastritis and hemorrhoids, finding no current disabilities exist that are related to his military service.