Hemorrhoids Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of a VA medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's esophageal cancer, which contributed to his death. The examiner is required to provide opinions on whether each service-connected disability contributed substantially or materially to death and if it aided in the production of death.

The Board has granted service connection for a digestive condition (irritable bowel syndrome, chronic pain, chronic constipation, and hemorrhoids) and a hernia. The rating for the right finger fracture and right wrist sprain remains remanded.

The Board previously determined that a compensable rating for hemorrhoids was not warranted and the Veteran withdrew his claim for TDIU. As these issues were already decided, they are now dismissed.

The Veteran's initial ratings for post-operative scars of the abdomen, residuals of cholecystectomy, hemorrhoids, and adjustment disorder with anxiety are being remanded due to the need for further evaluation.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have current disabilities for which service connection can be granted, including arrhythmia, right ear hearing loss, obstructive sleep apnea, cognitive disorder, left ear hearing loss, IBS with GERD, hemorrhoids, and migraines. The claims are being remanded to allow further development.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions including a chronic back condition, hypertension, diverticulitis, gastrointestinal bleeding, gastrointestinal polyps, hemorrhoids, constipation, urinary retention, and anemia. The reasons given were that there was no evidence of onset in service or relationship to service.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for PTSD and remanded the claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition and hemorrhoids. The case is being returned to the RO for further development.

The Veteran's surviving spouse was granted SMC at the (l) level based on his need for regular aid and attendance due to service-connected disabilities, with all reasonable doubts resolved in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for further development.,Service connection is denied for radiculopathy of the left upper extremity, bilateral pes planus, a bilateral achilles heel disorder, psoriatic arthritis with vasculitis, and a bilateral knee condition.

The Veteran's initial compensable evaluation for bilateral sensorineural hearing loss prior to April 30, 2018 was denied.,The Veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 20 percent for bilateral sensorineural hearing loss on or after April 30, 2018 remains pending and is being remanded.,The Veteran's service-connected hemorrhoids are currently rated as noncompensable. A VA examination is needed to determine the current severity of his hemorrhoids.,The Veteran's claim for TDIU due to service-connected disabilities is also pending and is being remanded.

The Veteran's hemorrhoids were rated as mild or moderate prior to April 8, 2016 and not entitled to a compensable rating. From April 8, 2016, the rating for his hemorrhoids was increased to 10 percent.,For his other specified trauma and stress related disorder, the Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 10 percent prior to April 8, 2016. From April 8, 2016, he is not entitled to a rating in excess of 30 percent.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for further development due to insufficient evidence and need for additional medical opinions.

The Board has remanded several issues related to service connection, including reopening of claims for various conditions. The Veteran's PTSD is also being evaluated further.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration, including obtaining a retrospective VA medical opinion regarding the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss from August 19, 2003 to April 2, 2005, and a TDIU opinion considering his combined effects of service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for various conditions due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their relationship to service.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings and earlier effective dates has been dismissed. The Board has remanded several issues including service connection claims due to incomplete records.

The Veteran's initial and extraschedular ratings for hemorrhoids were denied. The Board found that the Veteran’s symptoms did not warrant a higher rating based on Diagnostic Code 7336, which covers mild to moderate internal or external hemorrhoids.

The Veteran's hearing loss, sinus disability, obstructive sleep apnea, hypertension, and venous disabilities of the legs are not service-connected as they do not have a direct link to his military service.,Hemorrhoids were also not found to be related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss was reopened and granted. His IBS is rated at 30 percent, but the issue of hemorrhoids remains unresolved.

The Veteran's knee and foot disabilities have been rated at the lowest possible level due to their mild nature, with no evidence of ankylosis or instability. The Veteran does not meet criteria for higher ratings under any applicable diagnostic codes.