Hemorrhoids Board decisions

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient opinion regarding whether the Veteran's major depressive disorder is related to his service-connected conditions, specifically migraines, hearing loss, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), left side tinnitus, pseudofolliculitis barbae, and hemorrhoids associated with IBS.

The Veteran's claim for a low back disability and TMJ was reopened, with the new evidence showing diagnoses of low back pain and TMJ. The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is service-connected as it is at least as likely as not due to her service-connected vertigo.,The Veteran's DDD of the cervical spine has been granted a 30% disability rating, which is the maximum schedular rating available under VA regulations.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU was granted effective May 9, 2016. The RO also granted SMC and DEA benefits at that time.,Prior to this decision, the Veteran did not meet the criteria for earlier effective dates as his service-connected disabilities did not warrant such an award.

The Board has remanded the cases of external hemorrhoids and human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and its residuals for further examination to determine if they are related to service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not result in the physical loss or permanent loss of use of one or both hands or feet, nor ankylosis of his knees or hips. Therefore, he does not qualify for eligibility for financial assistance in the purchase of an automobile or other conveyance and/or adaptive equipment.

The Board has granted the Veteran's petition to reopen his claim for service connection for hemorrhoids and has determined that he is entitled to this benefit based on evidence showing a current disability related to service.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not meet the criteria for eligibility for financial assistance in purchasing an automobile or adaptive equipment due to lack of loss or permanent use of a hand or foot, severe burn injury, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ankylosis of a knee or hip.

The Board denied service connection for a left knee condition, right knee condition, and left ear hearing loss. The Veteran's current meningitis, sleep apnea, and hemorrhoids were not found to be related to his military service.,Service connection was also denied for the Veteran's claimed conditions of left knee condition, right knee condition, left ear hearing loss, meningitis, sleep apnea, and hemorrhoids.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for gastrointestinal disability, hemorrhoids, nephrolithiasis (kidney stones), and prostatitis. The evidence did not establish a current diagnosis for any of these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his left wrist and hemorrhoid disabilities were both denied by the Board. The left wrist disability was evaluated at 10 percent, while the hemorrhoid disability remained non-compensable.

The Veteran's service-connected foot disabilities and hemorrhoids do not prevent him from securing or maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a low back disability and hemorrhoids due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.,There is no indication that the Veteran experienced any symptoms or received treatment for either condition during his active duty, nor are there any post-service medical records connecting these disabilities to his time in service.

The Veteran's cervical spine, right shoulder, lumbar spine, right elbow, right knee, skin, and hemorrhoids disabilities are being remanded for further examination to determine their current severity. The Veteran's sinusitis claim is also being remanded as the VA examiner did not provide a clear opinion regarding whether his condition had its onset in service or was otherwise etiologically related to active service.

The Veteran's claims for initial compensable disability ratings for osteoarthritis right tarsal and residuals of hemorrhoidectomy are remanded due to the need for additional examinations and consideration of private treatment records.

The Veteran's headaches are granted service connection. The rating for hemorrhoids is granted at a 20% level effective August 31, 2011. Service connection for sleep apnea remains in dispute and requires further examination.,A VA examination will be conducted to determine the etiology of the Veteran’s obstructive sleep apnea.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a need for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of the Veteran's service-connected hemorrhoids.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted service connection. The left wrist disability and hemorrhoids are denied service connection, but the rating for hemorrhoids remains at noncompensable. Right testicular spermatoceles have been remanded due to secondary service connection issues.

The Veteran's hearing loss is rated as noncompensable (0 percent) due to the severity of his bilateral hearing impairment.,Service connection for asthma and hemorrhoids is denied because there is no evidence that these conditions began during service or are related to any in-service injury, event, or disease.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for gastroesophageal condition, erectile dysfunction, gastroparesis, and rectal growths (hemorrhoids) due to additional development being required. The issues include service connection for these conditions as secondary to a service-connected disability.

The Veteran did not have a service-connected disability rated as totally disabling at the time of his death, so he is not eligible for special monthly compensation based on housebound status.