Hemorrhoids Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including epicondylitis of the left elbow, right shoulder tendonitis, degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, a left Achilles tendon rupture, mild fibrosis of the lung, residuals of cholecystectomy (gall bladder removal), Crohn's disease (irritable bowel syndrome), residuals of an emergency internal hemorrhoidectomy, colon cancer with polyp, and residuals of bile duct surgery. The Board found no evidence to support service connection for these conditions.,The Veteran claimed his conditions were due to radiation exposure during service, but the VA did not find any credible evidence supporting this claim.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for cardiac disability, hemorrhoids, thyroid disability, and headache disability due to outstanding VA and SSA records.

The claims for service connection of PTSD, hypertension, and low back disability have been reopened. The claims for hemorrhoids and head injury remain denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for left elbow disability, bilateral hearing loss, bronchitis, tinnitus, hypertension, hemorrhoids, and GERD. The decision also remanded the claim for service connection for bronchitis due to asbestos exposure.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a back disability has been granted. A 10 percent rating is assigned for hemorrhoids from September 18, 2017. The skin condition of the face and other issues remain under review.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings on multiple service-connected disabilities are being remanded due to the need for updated treatment records and VA examinations.

The Veteran's hemorrhoid disability is being remanded for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his condition, as there are potential worsening symptoms noted since his last evaluation.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted service connection. The Veteran is also granted a 10 percent rating for hemorrhoids prior to September 14, 2016, with no higher rating thereafter.

The Board has remanded several issues for further development and evidence collection. The Veteran's appeal includes claims for service connection for various conditions, but the decision is pending as more information is needed to determine if these conditions are related to his military service.

All the Veteran's claims for service connection have been dismissed due to his death.

The Veteran's claims for tendonitis, sore feet, and hemorrhoids were denied as there is no current evidence of these conditions.,Service connection was not established for any of the claimed conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for various disabilities, including left elbow disability, allergic rhinitis, cervical spine disability, low back disability, right foot disability, right ankle disability, hemorrhoids, and right hand scaring. The claims are being remanded to provide further examinations and opinions.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claim for service connection for hemorrhoids must be remanded due to insufficient evidence and need for a new VA examination.

The Veteran's service-connected cervical spine disability is granted at a 40 percent rating, effective from the date of the decision. The Veteran’s hemorrhoid disability and low back disability are also granted with respective ratings. Other issues related to service connection or increased ratings have been remanded.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The left knee disability was rated as 10 percent disabling, the hemorrhoids as 10 percent disabling, and attention disorder with short-term memory loss and cardiovascular disorders were not shown to be related to service or service-connected conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected varicose veins of the left and right lower extremities, as well as his service-connected hemorrhoids, have not been evaluated appropriately. The claims are being remanded to allow for further evaluation and consideration.

The Veteran's service-connected hemorrhoids are rated at a 10 percent disability level, effective April 28, 2010.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate reasoning in a previous VA medical opinion, and requires a new examination to determine if the Veteran's hemorrhoids are at least as likely as not proximately due to or aggravated by his service-connected IBS.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for psoriatic arthritis is granted with an effective date of June 11, 2008. The Board also found that the earlier claim for a skin rash inherently included a claim for psoriatic arthritis.

The Veteran's initial compensable evaluation for traumatic deviated nasal septum is denied as the evidence does not show a 50 percent obstruction in both nasal passages or complete obstruction of one side.,The Veteran's initial disability evaluation in excess of 0 percent for hemorrhoids is denied as there are no large or thrombotic hemorrhoids with excessive redundant tissue and frequent recurrences.