Hemorrhoids Board decisions

The appeal was dismissed due to untimely filing of the Notice of Disagreement (NOD) for claims related to an increased rating and service connection, as well as lack of jurisdiction over a previously granted claim for sinusitis.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for hemorrhoids, finding that there was no evidence to support a nexus between the current diagnosis and an in-service injury or disease.

The Board granted service connection for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and hemorrhoids, but remanded the claim for a right knee disability.

The Board granted a 60 percent rating for functional bowel syndrome with chronic diarrhea and granted total ratings based on individual unemployability due to service-connected conditions, while denying an increased rating for hemorrhoids.

The Board denied service connection for hemorrhoids, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), vertigo, rhinitis, sinusitis, and asthma as the evidence did not support a finding of a current disability or a link to active service. The claim for GERD was remanded for further development.

The Board granted service connection for hemorrhoids and denied an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss, a rating in excess of 10 percent for dermatitis, and remanded claims for increased ratings for right ankle sprain/strain, hypertension, and obstructive sleep apnea.

The Board dismissed the appeals for higher ratings on all claims due to untimely Notices of Disagreement.

The Board denied service connection for a right knee disorder, left knee disorder, hemorrhoids, bowel problems, and psychiatric disorder as there was no evidence to support that these conditions were incurred in or caused by the Veteran's active military service.

The Board denied the veteran's appeal for timely filing of an appeal request, dismissing the attempted appeal.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for hemorrhoids with impairment of sphincter control and rectal prolapse to obtain an addendum opinion that adequately considers all relevant evidence.

The Board denied service connection for various disabilities, including gastrointestinal issues, foot problems, ED, hemorrhoids, hernia, hypertension, nerve conditions in the lower extremities, shoulder and thumb issues, except for right ear hearing loss which was granted.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for pes planus, a bilateral great toe condition, hemorrhoids, and a low back condition to provide the Veteran with VA examinations.

The Board denied a compensable evaluation for hemorrhoids as the evidence did not show that the condition was more than mild or moderate.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for a back condition, right big toe condition (gout), and hemorrhoids to obtain additional medical opinions regarding their relationship to the Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disorder.

The Board denied increased ratings for the Veteran's service-connected hematuria, left knee disability, and right knee disability. The Board also remanded several claims for service connection.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus due to an approximate balance of positive and negative evidence regarding its onset in service. The claim for hemorrhoids was remanded for further development.

The Board remands the claims for service connection of hepatitis C and conditions secondary to it, including bleeding hemorrhoids, bleeding ulcers, acute colitis, diverticulitis, inflamed rectal tissue, IBS, skin condition, tracheal burning with constant acid buildup, and urinary incontinence.

The Board denied a compensable rating for external hemorrhoids and remanded the claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) and special monthly compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(s).

The veteran withdrew all claims on appeal, and the Board dismissed the appeal.