Hemorrhoids decisions — 2026

The Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, hemorrhoids, and allergic rhinitis are being remanded due to the need for additional development.,Specifically, a VA examination is required to determine if there is any link between the Veteran's current conditions and his military service.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for increased ratings and a temporary total rating related to various foot and elbow conditions, as well as hemorrhoids. The Board has dismissed these issues.

The Veteran's claim for a higher evaluation for fissure in ano with hemorrhoids was granted, and he is now rated at 20 percent. The claim for an increased rating for left knee chondromalacia and proximal patellar tendinosis was denied.

The Veteran was granted initial compensable ratings for hemorrhoids and migraine headaches, but only a non-compensable rating for iron deficiency anemia. The Board found that the Veteran's headache disability approximated the criteria for a 10 percent rating.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have not precluded him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation at any time during the period on appeal, and therefore TDIU is denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hemorrhoids has been denied due to lack of current symptoms. The Board found that the evidence does not support a current disability or functional impairment related to his past hemorrhoids.

The Board has ordered the Veteran to be scheduled for a VA examination to determine the severity of his service-connected hemorrhoids. The issues regarding initial compensable rating and increased disability rating are being remanded due to unsuccessful attempts in scheduling the required examination.

The Veteran's hemorrhoids are rated at a noncompensable (0%) level, as the evidence does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under either the pre-amendment or post-amendment VA rating criteria.

The Board has remanded several issues related to service connection and rating for various conditions, including pain in different parts of the body and gastrointestinal problems. The AOJ will need to obtain information about any medical examiners who conducted examinations during the appeal period.

The Veteran's service-connected hemorrhoids and right knee instability are granted.,A disability evaluation in excess of 70 percent for adjustment disorder is denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for anal fissure, hemorrhoids, costochondritis, and left ankle disorder have been denied as there is no persuasive evidence of current disabilities during the appeal period.

The Veteran's stress fractures of the left second and third metatarsals are granted a 30% disability rating since November 9, 2022.,The Veteran's left ankle sprain status post arthrotomy is denied for increased ratings.,Service connection for hypertension cannot be established without a current VA examination. The claim is denied.,Service connection for the left knee disability cannot be established without a current VA examination. The claim is denied.,Service connection for hemorrhoids cannot be established without a current VA examination. The claim is denied.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than an alcohol-related disorder (claimed) cannot be established without a current VA examination. The claim is denied.,Service connection for an alcohol-related disorder (claimed) cannot be established without a current VA examination. The claim is denied.

The Board has determined that the VA decision denying enrollment in the PCAFC program was not based on a proper application of the law and regulations, specifically regarding the definition of 'supervision, protection, or instruction' under 38 C.F.R. § 71.15. The Board therefore remands the case for further action.

The Board denied service connection for a stomach disorder, finding that the evidence does not support a current disability related to active service or complaints therein.

The Veteran's increased rating claims for hemorrhoids and bilateral hearing loss are being remanded due to procedural errors in the previous rating decisions.

The Board has dismissed the appeals regarding various conditions, including hypertension and sleep apnea. The Veteran's appeal for service connection on all other issues is also dismissed.

The Veteran's psychiatric disorder is granted as secondary to his service-connected bilateral hips and left elbow disabilities. Service connection for prostate cancer is dismissed due to the grant of service connection on a presumptive basis with an effective date from when the claim was filed. The issue of service connection for hemorrhoids is remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his bilateral knee and right shoulder conditions, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation since October 13, 2016.

The Veteran's claims for hemorrhoids, chronic sinusitis, CFS, chronic headaches, seborrheic keratosis (claimed as arm dermatosis), functional abdominal pain syndrome (to include bloating), and right calf disability are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations.,No new rating or service connection is granted at this time.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation, warranting a TDIU.