Hemorrhoids Board decisions

The Board has denied service connection for a low back disability and remanded the cases of hernia, bowel disability, diverticulosis, internal hemorrhoids, esophageal disability, GERD, and erectile dysfunction. The claims are now pending again with new examinations required.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection for back disorder, headache disorder, and hemorrhoids due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their etiology. The Veteran's statements of in-service injuries and continuous symptoms are considered.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for various disabilities due to his failure to report for VA examinations and his testimony that he was homeless during the time examination notices were sent.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for hemorrhoids is being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and a VA examination.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and records.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted effective March 17, 2015. The appeals for increased ratings on the remaining issues are dismissed as the Veteran has accepted the TDIU award.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for sleep apnea, an acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as PTSD, anxiety, and psychosomatic symptoms), and hemorrhoids due to unresolved issues regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Board dismissed all the appeals related to service connection for various conditions and ratings, as well as SMC based on aid and attendance and/or housebound due to the appellant's withdrawal of the appeals.

The claim for service connection for low potassium is denied.,The claim for service connection for residuals, spinal tap is denied.,The claim for service connection for residuals, colon cancer is denied.,The claim for service connection for deep vein thrombosis (DVT), claimed as blood clots, groin and legs is denied.,The claim for service connection for pulmonary embolism, claimed as blood clots, lungs is denied.,The claim for service connection for nephrolithiasis (kidney stones) is denied.,The claim for service connection for hemorrhoids is denied.,The claim for service connection for chronic pneumonia and residuals is denied.,The claim for service connection for a heart disability, claimed as high blood pressure, multiple blocked arteries, and heart attacks is denied.,The claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II (diabetes) is denied.,The claim for service connection for gout is denied.,The claim for service connection for arthritis is denied.

The Veteran's claims for effective dates prior to July 5, 2013 and June 7, 2014 for service connection of tension headaches and hemorrhoids have been denied.,The Veteran's claims for initial compensable disability ratings for service connected tension headaches and hemorrhoids are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's hypothyroidism, hemorrhoids, herpes simplex, and GERD were not found to be related to service.,Service connection for a personality disorder was denied as it is considered a congenital or developmental defect.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's right ear hearing loss, low back disability, sinus condition, and stomach condition are related to service. However, due to inadequate examination reports, the claims for hemorrhoids (secondary to stomach condition) have been remanded.

The Veteran's rectal adenocarcinoma with hemorrhoids with anal fissure is rated at a 60 percent disability rating, but no higher. The condition manifests as extensive leakage and fairly frequent involuntary bowel movements.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is denied as his service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from maintaining substantial gainful employment.

The Veteran's service-connected hemorrhoids are rated at a 10 percent disability level, effective from the date of the decision.

The Board has granted service connection for various conditions, including Crohn's disease and its related complications, as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected Crohn's disease.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection have been denied. The Board found no legal basis for the assigned schedular evaluations, effective dates, or determinations regarding service connection.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records and need for additional medical opinions. The claims include migraine headaches, spine disability (back pain), skull fracture, hemorrhoids, and dental trauma.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals regarding the claims of service connection for a gastrointestinal disorder, residuals of frostbite, and higher evaluations for hemorrhoids.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions are being remanded as there are outstanding treatment records that have not yet been associated with the claims file.,Further examination and opinion may be needed to determine if any of the claimed disabilities are related to military service.