Hemorrhoids Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and the Board has granted TDIU. The right knee issues are remanded for further examination.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's hemorrhoid condition, finding that it had its onset during active service and is related to his current condition.

The Board has remanded the cases of low back disability, sinus disability, and bilateral hearing loss for further development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including internal hemorrhoids, erectile dysfunction, right leg disability, left leg disability, right ankle disability (claimed as Achilles), right knee disability, left knee disability, right elbow disability, bilateral hearing loss disability, and hypertension have been denied. The Board found no evidence of current diagnoses or etiologies related to these conditions that could be linked to service.

The Board denied an effective date prior to December 3, 2012, for the award of a 10 percent rating for hemorrhoids as it was not factually ascertainable that the Veteran's hemorrhoids increased in severity so as to warrant such a rating before that date.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities alone are of sufficient severity to produce unemployability, and the Board has granted a total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Veteran's cause of death was not service-connected, and he did not meet the criteria for Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) under 38 U.S.C. § 1318.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current hemorrhoids are at least as likely as not related to his active service, including his driving through the desert without stopping to use the restroom and limited nutritional intake. As a result, the claim for service connection for hemorrhoids is granted.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and effective dates have been remanded due to the need for further development. The hypertension claim is still under consideration.

The Board has remanded the cases of service connection for hemorrhoids and colon polyps, finding that a new VA examination is required to address whether these conditions are related to service-connected disabilities or if they have been aggravated by them.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based upon individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected disabilities, finding that his employment is not marginal and he does not meet the criteria for TDIU.

The Board has denied service connection for hemorrhoids and remanded the issue of initial rating for chemical-induced menopause.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The left knee chondromalacia claim was denied as the evidence did not show flexion limited to 30 degrees or less, which would warrant a higher rating. Service connection for hemorrhoids, testicular disability, and prostate cancer (and/or residuals) were also denied due to lack of credible evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Board has remanded several issues related to service connection for various disabilities, including low back disability, bilateral knee disability, left and right ankle disabilities, eye disability, hemorrhoids, and hypothyroidism. The Veteran's reports of in-service injuries and treatment are considered, but further evidence is needed from the VA.

The Veteran's prostate cancer and hemorrhoids were denied service connection. The issues of entitlement to increased ratings for various disabilities, as well as the issue of service connection for erectile dysfunction, bilateral visual disturbances, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, obesity, cholecystitis and residuals of a gallbladder removal, colon polyps and colon cancer, and gastrointestinal disorder (diverticulosis) were remanded.

The Veteran's right ear hearing loss is related to service and the claim for this condition has been granted. The claims for hemorrhoids and diarrhea are remanded.

The claims of service connection for fibromyalgia, a disability manifested by pain in multiple joints, respiratory disability, and hemorrhoids have been denied as new and material evidence has not been received to reopen these previously denied claims.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for special monthly compensation at the aid and attendance or housebound rate, eligibility for assistance in acquiring specially adapted housing, and eligibility for a special home adaptation grant due to conflicting evidence of record regarding her service-connected disabilities' impact on her ability to perform activities of daily living.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and opinions.,The Veteran is seeking higher ratings for his cervical spine and right upper extremity conditions, as well as service connection for various other disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied, and the case was remanded for further development.