Hemorrhoids Board decisions

The Veteran's hearing loss, sinus disability, obstructive sleep apnea, hypertension, and disabilities of the veins in each leg are not service-connected as they did not arise during a period of active duty for training (ACDUTRA) or inactive duty for training (INACDUTRA).,Hemorrhoids were also not service-connected as there is no evidence that they arose during ACDUTRA or INACDUTRA.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's chronic sinusitis, hemorrhoids, tinnitus, and lumbosacral disability are not related to his active service.,Service connection for hypertension is granted at a 10 percent rating.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions, including Bell’s Palsy and headaches, as secondary to his service-connected PTSD. The VA is instructed to obtain missing records and provide the Veteran with notice regarding these missing records.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a left knee disability, respiratory disability (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and obstructive sleep apnea), hypertension, hemorrhoids, and bilateral intention tremor of hands have been denied.,The Veteran's respiratory disability was granted an initial non-compensable rating from December 15, 2015 onwards.

The Board has remanded the claims for additional development due to insufficient evidence regarding the onset and relationship of sleep apnea and rectal bleeding (hemorrhoids) to service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to failure to report to scheduled VA examinations and because of lack of entitlement under the law. The claims will be reconsidered after new evidence is obtained.

The Board has denied service connection for gout, sleep apnea, hemorrhoids, and chronic kidney disease. The case of chronic kidney disease is remanded as the Veteran's current diagnoses may be related to his service-connected hypertension with renal insufficiency.

The Board has denied service connection for hemorrhoids due to the lack of current evidence of a disability. The case is remanded for obtaining VA medical records and scheduling the Veteran for an appropriate VA examination regarding his left and right foot tinea pedis.

The Board found that a timely substantive appeal was not received as to the July 2004 rating decision, which denied service connection for numbness arms and legs, residual from laceration right medial calf, hypertension, residual of battery acid in left eye, and right shoulder rotator cuff tear. The Veteran's claim for major depressive disorder was granted with an effective date of December 12, 2007.

The Board has remanded the claims of increased rating for low back disability, service connection for sinusitis, bilateral foot disability, headaches, and hemorrhoids due to additional development being required.

The Board has remanded the cases of service connection for a cervical spine disability, fecal incontinence, internal and external hemorrhoids, and bilateral hip disability due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have worsened, but the RO is proposing to reduce his rating for chronic prostatitis. The Board finds that more information is needed about the impact of these conditions on his ability to perform daily activities and whether they render him housebound or in need of aid and attendance.

The Board has determined that additional medical opinions and examinations are needed to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims for service connection, as well as his increased rating claims. The issues of entitlement to higher ratings for various knee disorders, hallux valgus, and hemorrhoids have also been remanded.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a statement of the case regarding his increased rating claim for constipation.

The Veteran's prostate cancer radiation therapy residuals, including anorectal and urinary/bladder symptoms, need to be reassessed due to worsening reported by the Veteran. Updated VA treatment records are needed, as well as private treatment records if available.

The Veteran's claims for obesity, chest pain, hypertension, and hemorrhoids have been reopened due to the submission of new evidence. The Board has not determined whether these conditions are service-connected.,The Veteran argues that his current conditions are related to medications he takes for his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's appeals for asthma, internal hemorrhoids, left and right carpal tunnel syndrome, cervical spine condition, and a rating in excess of 10 percent for lumbar spine disability have been dismissed. The case is remanded for further examination on the issue of service connection for a cervical spine condition.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a right shoulder disorder was denied, and his claim for an increased disability rating for hemorrhoids prior to September 10, 2012 and in excess of 20 percent from September 10, 2012 is remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected hemorrhoids have worsened, and a new VA examination is needed to determine the current severity of his condition.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hemorrhoids, right shoulder tendonitis, cervical strain, thoracic strain, status post nasal cystectomy, and status post cholecystectomy due to insufficient evidence in some cases.