Hemorrhoids Board decisions

The Board has found that the Veteran's claims for service connection and initial ratings for various conditions, including hemorrhoids, TMJ, right thumb scar, and cerebral hemisphere infarction residuals, need to be remanded due to procedural errors and the need for additional evidence.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for lumbar spine disability and hemorrhoidectomy with hemorrhoids were remanded due to inadequate examinations. The reduction from a 10% rating to non-compensable was upheld.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claims of lumbar spine disorder, bilateral foot disorder, hemorrhoids, and migraine headache disorder.,These issues are being remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional examinations to determine the etiology of his hemorrhoids and erectile dysfunction, which are currently not service-connected. The tinnitus claim remains denied.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between the Veteran's internal hemorrhoids and his service. The Veteran needs a VA examination to determine if his internal hemorrhoids are related to service, specifically during active duty.

The Board has granted service connection for hemorrhoids, left ankle disability, and right ankle disability as secondary to the left ankle disability. The decision is based on credible testimony from the Veteran regarding his in-service experiences.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for vocal cord dysfunction, hemorrhoids, and migraine headaches as they are currently pending under the AMA review system.

The Veteran's claims for stomach disorder, digestive disorder, GERD, IBS, hiatal hernia, and hemorrhoids have been dismissed.,The Veteran's claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and anxiety disorder), degenerative arthritis, right foot arthritis, left foot arthritis, bone fractures, left ankle disorder, right ankle disorder, bilateral flat feet, left foot hallux valgus, right foot hallux valgus, right foot heel spurs, and left foot heel spurs are being remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an increased rating for his service-connected coronary artery disease and a TDIU due to unemployability, as these issues are inextricably intertwined. The VA must provide the Veteran with updated examination results and information about the November 2019 examiner's qualifications. Additionally, the VA must obtain SSA records and refer the TDIU claim for extraschedular consideration.

The Board has determined that the VA examinations obtained in connection with each claimed disability are deficient and requires new examinations to determine if the Veteran's disabilities had their onset during service or are otherwise etiologically related.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's initial compensable rating for hemorrhoids is denied. The issues of service connection for a bilateral eye disability, arteriosclerosis, limitation of flexion and extension of the left knee, and bilateral nocturnal leg cramps are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claims for left hip scar, lip scar, cold weather injury residuals of bilateral hand, hemorrhoids, and menstrual condition (dysmenorrhea) have all been denied as there is no current evidence of these conditions.,Service connection has not been established for any of the claimed conditions.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, hypothyroidism, benign prostatic hyperplasia (previously high PSA), hemorrhoids, itching problem of the hands and feet, and onychomycosis as there was no evidence of a direct relationship to active duty service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hemorrhoids was reopened and granted.,The Veteran's claim for nonservice connected pension based on permanent and total disability was denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment, leading to a TDIU being granted for the entire appeal period.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to an inadequate opinion regarding the Veteran's claim for service connection of hemorrhoids. A new examination is required with a focus on whether the Veteran's current condition is related to his military service.

The Veteran's radiation proctitis, which is related to his service-connected prostate cancer, has been granted a 10 percent disability rating.

The Veteran's petition to reopen her service connection claim for hemorrhoids was granted. Her service-connected migraine headaches were found not to warrant a higher rating prior to May 31, 2017, but she is now assigned a maximum schedular disability rating of 50 percent thereafter. The Board also determined that the Veteran's current hemorrhoids are related to her military service.

The Veteran's service connection claims for hemorrhoids and tinnitus are granted. The Board finds the Veteran has current disabilities, in-service incurrence or aggravation of a disease or injury, and continuous disability since service. Service connection is also granted for left ankle disability. However, the Board remands the cases for additional development regarding left knee disability.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations.,Additional evidence has been submitted since the last supplemental statement of the case. The Board will consider this evidence during further review.,A new VA examination is needed to assess the current severity of the Veteran's right hand disability, including his grip strength and range of motion.,The Veteran's hemorrhoids are being remanded for a new VA examination to reconcile conflicting findings from previous examinations.,An addendum opinion is required to determine whether the Veteran's gout is caused or aggravated by his hypertension. The examiner should also address whether the left eye disorder is related to his service-connected hypertension.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for his left eye disorder is being remanded.