Hemorrhoids Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss has been denied as his disability did not manifest to a level of severity that would warrant such a rating. The claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for hemorrhoids is remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and evaluation.

The Board has granted service connection for a right thumb disability and hemorrhoids. The Veteran's current disabilities are considered to be at least as likely related to his active military service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for right shoulder, left shoulder, right knee, and left knee disabilities. The appeal regarding initial compensable rating for hemorrhoids is also denied.

The Veteran's urticaria and hiatal hernia with GERD are both rated at 30 percent, while the rating for hemorrhoids remains at 10 percent. The case of hemorrhoids is remanded.

The Veteran's depression is granted as it is proximately due to or the result of his service-connected right and left hip trochanteric bursitis, right and left upper extremity carpal tunnel syndrome, left foot calcific enthesopathy of the calcaneal bone, left inguinal hernia, and hemorrhoids.,The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is granted as it is proximately due to his service-connected depression.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for a respiratory disability, hemorrhoids, and an ingrown toenail due to new and material evidence. However, the claims are denied as there is no current disability or link between service and these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea, migraines and leg cramps, chronic sinusitis, hemorrhoids, and bilateral upper extremity neuropathy have been denied.,Service connection has not been established for the Veteran’s claimed conditions due to a lack of evidence showing a link between his military service and these disabilities.

The Board has referred the Veteran's claims of service connection for a lumbar spine disability, hemorrhoids, and a skin disorder to the RO for further consideration. The Veteran's claim for warts is denied as there is no current evidence of the claimed condition.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate examination and insufficient evidence, requiring further investigation into the Veteran's hemorrhoids.

The Board has granted service connection for Pseudofolliculitis Barbae (PFB) and remanded the issues of service connection for lumbar spine disorder, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and initial compensable evaluation for hemorrhoids with fistulas and surgery.

The Veteran's PTSD and Tension Headaches were granted increased ratings, with a 70% rating for PTSD and a 50% rating for Tension Headaches. The effective date for the tension headaches rating was denied as there is no factual basis to award an earlier effective date. The Veteran also received a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board has denied service connection for headaches, a psychiatric disorder, and hemorrhoids due to lack of competent medical evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's service. The appeal is remanded for further examination regarding a foot disorder.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions, including his anxiety disorder and physical disabilities such as knee pain and shoulder impingement syndrome, have rendered him unable to obtain or maintain gainful employment. The Board has granted a total disability evaluation based on individual unemployability due to these service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and other conditions, have rendered him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted a total disability rating for compensation purposes due to these service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including left carpal tunnel release, bilateral eye disorders, PTSD, fibromyalgia, hemorrhoids, and seasonal allergies. The Veteran will need additional examinations and evaluations for these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for hemorrhoids and a left arm burn scar have been denied as the evidence does not support a higher rating under applicable VA regulations.

The Veteran's bladder disability is granted as secondary to his service-connected lumbar spine degenerative disc disease.,Service connection for headache disability was denied due to lack of current evidence and no identified underlying condition.

The Veteran's hypertension was granted service connection on a presumptive basis as it manifested within the one-year presumptive period following her separation from active service. The other issues were remanded for further action.

The Veteran's service connection claims for various conditions are denied as there is no competent evidence of a nexus between the claimed disabilities and his military service.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims of entitlement to compensable disability ratings for bilateral hearing loss, internal hemorrhoids, and dermatitis due to further development being needed. The Veteran testified that his service-connected disabilities have worsened since his last VA examinations.