Hemorrhoids Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected headaches and ulcerative proctitis with hemorrhoids have been granted increased ratings, while the claim for secondary service connection of osteopenia remains pending.

The Board has granted service connection for hemorrhoids and TMJ, but denied service connection for chronic fatigue as it is not a separate disability from the Veteran's service-connected obstructive sleep apnea.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a TDIU on an extraschedular basis prior to December 14, 2016, finding that his service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's claims for a compensable rating for hemorrhoids, service connection for right ankle disorder, and service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as PTSD) are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The appeal for service connection on all issues except hypertension has been dismissed. The claim for reopening of the previously denied claim for service connection for hypertension is granted.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals for increased ratings of hemorrhoids and hearing loss, and granted service connection for PTSD. The lumbar spine disability appeal is remanded.

The Veteran's hemorrhoids are currently rated as 10 percent disabling. The Board has ordered a remand for further examination to determine the current severity of his service-connected hemorrhoids and whether he meets criteria for higher ratings.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to an improper notice of disagreement form, and a statement of the case must be issued.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's appeal was denied as his hemorrhoids status post hemorrhoidectomy do not meet the criteria for a compensable rating, and his right lower extremity PVD is not service-connected.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment from June 1, 2015 until January 5, 2017.

The Veteran's external hemorrhoids are currently rated as noncompensable, and the Board has remanded for a new examination to determine if a higher rating is warranted. The right hip disability is rated at 10 percent, and the Board has also remanded for a new examination to assess its severity.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea, headaches, and gastric condition (including hemorrhoids) is granted. The Veteran has a current diagnosis of these conditions and the evidence supports their relationship to his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension but remanded the issue of service connection for hemorrhoids due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for tinnitus, hemorrhoids, and allergic rhinitis have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions began during service or were related to in-service injuries.,Service connection for the lumbar spine disability was also denied as there is no evidence showing it began during service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to multiple issues remaining on appeal. The AOJ must review all new evidence and issue a Supplemental Statement of the Case (SSOC).

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a TBI was reopened and granted. The initial rating for hemorrhoids remains denied, but the Veteran is now receiving an initial 10% rating effective from December 5, 2018.,Prior to December 6, 2011, the Veteran had a 20% rating for his hemorrhoids. From February 1, 2012 to December 4, 2018, he was denied any compensable ratings. After that period, he received an initial 10% rating.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including bilateral knee and tinea versicolor, prevented him from securing or following substantially gainful employment since November 21, 2008. As of that date, his combined disability rating was at least 40%, meeting the criteria for a TDIU.

The Veteran's right knee disorder and hemorrhoids are remanded for further examination and opinion. The claims will be reconsidered based on the new evidence.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current hemorrhoids began during his active service and granted service connection for this condition.