Hemorrhoids decisions — 2026

The Veteran's right shoulder degenerative joint disease, cervical spondylosis and degenerative arthritis, and hemorrhoids are all granted as service-connected.,Service connection is established for the Veteran's right shoulder condition, cervical spine condition, and hemorrhoids due to continuity of symptoms since service.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for hemorrhoids prior to November 22, 2022 was denied as the evidence did not show persistent bleeding or recurrent hemorrhoids.,For the period from November 22, 2022 onwards, the Veteran's claim for an increased rating for hemorrhoids was also denied due to lack of evidence supporting persistent bleeding and thrombosis.

The Veteran's right and left lower extremity radiculopathies, degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, chondromalacia patella (right and left knees), and sleep apnea residuals status post nasal fracture are all rated at their maximum allowable levels. The Veteran's chest scar is not compensably rated as it does not meet the required surface area criteria. The Veteran's neck scar also does not warrant a compensable rating.

The Veteran's hemorrhoid condition was granted a 30 percent disability rating from August 31, 2009 to November 15, 2017. From November 16, 2017 onwards, the claim for higher ratings is denied.

The Veteran's initial compensable ratings for hemorrhoids and acne vulgaris have been denied.,The appeal for a 10 percent evaluation based on multiple, noncompensable service-connected disabilities is dismissed due to the grant of a 50 percent disability rating for PTSD with alcohol use disorder.

The Veteran's left shoulder disability, including impingement syndrome, rotator cuff tear, and acromioclavicular joint arthritis, is granted as service-connected. The compensable rating for hemorrhoids, status post hemorrhoidectomy, is denied. A separate rating of 10 percent for pruritus ani is granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hemorrhoids was granted with an effective date of March 29, 2019. The Board found that the Veteran had continuously pursued his claim and provided good cause for the delay.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The left total knee replacement claim was denied as the maximum schedular rating has been assigned, and the hemorrhoids claim was denied due to no new evidence warranting a higher rating.

The Board has granted service connection for hemorrhoids, bilateral hearing loss, IBS, chronic sinusitis, other specified trauma and stressor related disorder and peristent depressive disorder, and a skin condition. The Veteran's conditions are found to be related to his military service.

The Veteran's hemorrhoids with hematochezia are rated at a higher initial rating of 10 percent prior to May 19, 2024.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for PTSD and hemorrhoids are denied. The Board has remanded the claim for a right shoulder disability due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The Veteran's appeals of his claims for increased disability evaluations for PTSD and hemorrhoids have been withdrawn, resulting in the dismissal of these claims.

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection for hemorrhoids due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error. The Veteran was not notified of an examination scheduled in March 2020, and this error must be corrected.

The Board has granted service connection for hemorrhoids but has remanded the issue of service connection for irregular heartbeat and murmurs due to insufficient evidence.

The ratings for the Veteran's service-connected hemorrhoids and bilateral hearing loss were restored to their previous levels effective September 1, 2025.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for various conditions and evaluations due to a withdrawal of the appeal by the appellant's authorized representative.

The Veteran's rectal prolapse is granted an initial rating of 50 percent. The claims for service connection for right lower extremity radicular pain, left lower extremity radicular pain, hemorrhoids, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), dry eyes, generalized anxiety disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), depressive disorder, alcohol use disorder, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are denied.

The Veteran's back disability is granted a higher rating of 40 percent, effective from the date of the claim. The other issues are either denied or remanded.

The Board has decided that the Veteran is eligible for enrollment in the VA Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) based on his service-connected conditions. However, due to a legal inadequacy and the need for a more detailed medical opinion, the case must be remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic rhinitis, chronic sinusitis, and a left ankle disability have been dismissed due to an improper concurrent election of review options. The Veteran also had his claim for IBS denied.,Service connection for hearing loss was denied as the Veteran does not meet the VA requirements for hearing loss in either ear.