Hemorrhoids Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating for degenerative arthritis of the spine, bilateral hearing loss, hemorrhoids, atrophy of the testicles, or left inguinal nerve injury and residual scar.

The Board has granted service connection for a low back disability, but the remaining claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, hypertension, hemorrhoids, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) are remanded due to incomplete development.

The Veteran's blood clot (deep vein thrombosis) is not related to service and is denied.,The Veteran's cellulitis is not related to service and is denied.,The Veteran's Zenker’s diverticulum is not related to service and is denied.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals regarding all listed issues, including the rating for migraine headaches and other conditions. The Board dismissed these appeals due to the withdrawal.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination to assess the severity of her service-connected left ankle sprain.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including hand disability (arthritis), bilateral knee disorder, heart disorder, hypertension, gall bladder removal residuals, thyroid condition, diabetes mellitus, and acquired psychiatric disorders. The claims are pending on appeal.

The Veteran's service-connected hemorrhoids need to be re-evaluated due to possible increase in severity. The case is being remanded for a new VA examination.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions, including a lumbar spine/low back disability and respiratory issues (including asbestosis), right shoulder and left shoulder disabilities, headaches, diabetes mellitus type II, hemorrhoids, and sleep apnea are being remanded due to the receipt of new and material evidence. The Veteran's claims will be further evaluated with additional medical examinations.

The Board has decided to remand the cases of service connection for left foot condition, hemorrhoids, pruritus ani, and anemia due to the need for additional development including VA examinations.

The Board has determined that further development is needed to secure the Veteran's service treatment records and to determine if any post-service medical records are available. The claims for service connection for hip disorders, foot disorder, hypertension, intracerebral hemorrhage (claimed as aneurysm), and hemorrhoids will be remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for right knee pain, tinea pedis, and hemorrhoids due to new evidence received since the last final denial. The Veteran's symptoms are currently mild or moderate.

The Veteran's claim for a respiratory condition due to a positive PPD test is denied. The claim for a rating in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus is also denied. For the period prior to November 14, 2017, the claim for a 20 percent rating for glaucoma is granted. For the period from November 14, 2017, the claim for a 30 percent rating for glaucoma is granted. The claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for hemorrhoids is denied.

The Veteran's petition to reopen the claim of entitlement to service connection for left ear hearing loss was granted. The claims for service connection for low back disorder, bilateral foot disorder, and hemorrhoids were denied.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for hemorrhoids was denied. The Board found that the Veteran’s hemorrhoids were productive of mild to moderate internal or external hemorrhoids, without large or thrombotic hemorrhoids, and thus did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Veteran's right wrist disability is granted a 50% evaluation as of February 6, 2017. The Veteran's hemorrhoids are not rated higher than noncompensable.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction, scar from heart surgery, and other conditions have been granted service connection. A 10% rating has been assigned for bilateral hearing loss as of September 11, 2018.

The Board has determined that additional medical opinions are needed to address the cause of the Veteran's death and whether his service-connected conditions contributed to his suicide. The case is being remanded for these purposes.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for further development and examination due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of his conditions.

The Board has remanded the claims due to outstanding private treatment records that need to be obtained from the Veteran.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling examinations to determine the current severity of HPV, the nature and etiology of asthma, and the relationship between irritable colon syndrome and service-connected conditions.