Hemorrhoids decisions — 2026

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for hemorrhoids and a separate rating of 10 percent for pruritus ani is partially granted. The Veteran does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under any applicable code, including revised Diagnostic Code 7336.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for external hemorrhoids was granted with an effective date of July 26, 2022.

The Board has granted service connection for a right knee disability. The claims of entitlement to service connection for left ankle, left knee, and hemorrhoids disabilities are remanded due to procedural errors.

The Board has dismissed all appeals as the Veteran died while his appeal was pending.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings and service connection are being remanded due to scheduling conflicts preventing VA examinations, and the claim for a higher rating based on multiple noncompensable disabilities is inextricably intertwined with other pending claims.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hemorrhoids and herpes, finding no current diagnoses of these conditions. The claim for service connection for dry eye syndrome is remanded due to a duty-to-assist error.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss has been rated as noncompensable due to the audiometric test results not meeting the criteria for a compensable rating.,Service connection for chronic sinusitis, obstructive sleep apnea, hemorrhoids, and respiratory disorder (constrictive bronchiolitis) is remanded due to duty-to-assist errors.,The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea was found to be less likely related to service due to the examiner's conclusion that it could have multiple etiologies.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for the Veteran's hemorrhoids, finding that his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on persistent bleeding and anemia.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, hemorrhoids, and bilateral knee arthritis have been granted service connection. The back pain and PFB claims are denied.

Your past due benefits for IBS and hemorrhoids have been awarded, but the fees associated with these benefits are split equally between you and your former representative. The appeal regarding the fee allocation is dismissed as both parties agree to the split.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for an increased rating for hemorrhoids, and the Board dismissed the case.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for service connection are dismissed. The Board also denied increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Board has granted readjudication of the claim for sleep apnea disorder and remanded the issue of entitlement to an initial compensable rating for hemorrhoids. The Veteran's service connection claims are being remanded due to new evidence received since the last decision.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hemorrhoids and thoracolumbar spine disability due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors. The AOJ will consider any additional evidence when readjudicating the claims.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for PTSD and sleep apnea have been withdrawn. The appeal concerning service connection for HIV has been remanded due to the need for a VA examination.

The Veteran's service-connected hemorrhoids were confirmed and the claim for service connection was granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral pes planus and a compensable rating for hemorrhoids, external. The Veteran's bilateral pes planus was found not to have been aggravated by service, while his current mild or moderate hemorrhoids did not meet the criteria for a 10% rating.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for service connection for hemorrhoids and a left knee condition, finding that there was no credible evidence of these conditions during his active duty for training period.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for headaches/migraines and hemorrhoids are being remanded due to duty-to-assist errors. Additional VA medical opinions are needed to address the onset, relationship to service, and severity of these conditions.

The Board denied all claims for earlier effective dates, finding that the earliest possible effective date for service connection is April 11, 2019.