Hemorrhoids Board decisions

The Veteran's multiple nonservice-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for a permanent and total disability rating, as none of them individually or in combination are rated at least 40% disabling. The Board finds that he is not unemployable due to his conditions prior to June 15, 2018.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and earlier effective dates have been denied. The Board found that the preponderance of the evidence did not support a higher evaluation for chronic sinusitis, or earlier effective dates for service connection.

The Board denied service connection for hemorrhoids, thyroid disorder, headache disorder, and cardiac disorder as there was no evidence showing a causal relationship between these conditions and the Veteran's active service.

The Veteran's internal hemorrhoids are rated at 10 percent, chronic diarrhea is rated at 10 percent from January 10, 2012, and impairment of sphincter control is rated at 30 percent from the same date. The appeal for a higher rating for internal hemorrhoids was denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to dress, bathe himself, feed himself without assistance, and requires regular aid and attendance. The Board has granted special monthly compensation based on housebound status or need for aid and attendance.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of hemorrhoids, finding that there is no evidence showing a nexus between his current condition and service.

The Board denied service connection for a colorectal disorder, finding that the Veteran's current diverticulosis and hemorrhoids are not related to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a gastric ulcer and gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD) have been denied.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for internal hemorrhoids has been remanded for further development.

The Veteran is unable to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities, including bilateral foot pain with plantar fasciitis, hemorrhoids, right lower extremity inferior calcaneal nerve neuropathy, and left lower extremity inferior calcaneal nerve neuropathy. TDIU has been granted throughout the appeal period.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for missing teeth has been reopened and granted.,Service connection is granted for a gastrointestinal condition, hemorrhoids, right thumb and hand condition, and low back condition.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for hemorrhoids and ruptured right achilles tendon rupture with flexion contracture and degenerative changes due to insufficient evidence regarding the severity of his ankle disability.

The Board has granted an effective date of April 12, 2011 for the grant of a 20 percent rating for hemorrhoids. The Veteran's symptoms of persistent bleeding and secondary anemia were consistent with this rating since her original claim in April 2011.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hemorrhoids as secondary to his duodenal ulcer, finding that there was no evidence of a causal relationship between the two conditions.

The Veteran's rating for hemorrhoids with pruritus ani and rectal fissure was reduced from 20% to 0%, effective May 11, 2016. The Board finds the preponderance of evidence does not reflect an actual change in his condition at that time and restores a 20% rating.

The Board denied service connection for several conditions, including bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, gynecomastia, hypercholesterolemia, hemorrhoids, right ankle disability, nerve sheath tumor of the left leg, and hypertension.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional medical records and examinations.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and his claim for TDIU is denied.

The Board has dismissed all service connection claims as the Veteran died during the appeal process.

The Board dismissed the appeals for left knee disability, anxiety disorder, and hemorrhoids as they are no longer relevant due to the appellant's death.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, other than PTSD and hemorrhoids and rectal bleeding due to insufficient medical opinions.