Hemorrhoids Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for hemorrhoids is remanded due to the need for a VA examination and the lack of recent treatment records.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current diagnosis of hypertension is not related to his service-connected diabetes, but his hemorrhoids are considered to have been incurred during active duty.

The Board dismissed the appeals for hearing loss and IBS with GERD. The claim of service connection for fibromyalgia was reopened due to new evidence, and it is now granted. Service connection for hemorrhoids is also granted.

Allergic rhinitis and multiple joint pains (fibromyalgia) are granted. Service connection for lower back disability is reopened, but denied. Service connection for sarcoidosis and gastrointestinal disorder (IBS) as due to Gulf War illness are remanded.,PTSD rating in excess of 30 percent is remanded, as well as ratings for external hemorrhoids and sleep apnea.

The Board has denied service connection for thoracic spine and left-hand disabilities, but granted service connection for hemorrhoids. The appeals for sleep disability and right foot disability are remanded.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support additional staged ratings for any time period on appeal.

The Board has granted service connection for a lumbar spine disability, right shoulder disability, and hemorrhoids. The Veteran's lumbar spine disability is presumed to have been incurred in service due to the nature of his military duties.

The Board has granted a rating of ten percent for service-connected hemorrhoids, effective from the date of the decision.

The Veteran's service connection claim for a right arm condition, including tendonitis, has been denied.,Service connection for irritable bowel syndrome is granted. The Board finds that the Veteran’s PTSD exacerbates her irritable bowel syndrome.,A rating of 20 percent, and no higher, is granted for right shoulder tendonitis and impingement syndrome.,A rating of 20 percent, and no higher, is granted for cervical spine strain.,The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a back condition (abnormal kyphosis), hemorrhoids, chronic anxiety-induced indigestion, increased urinary frequency, and anxiety disorder.,,,,

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for hemorrhoids is being remanded due to the need for updated treatment records and a VA examination.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied as there is no current diagnosis. The Veteran's claim of a 30 percent rating for migraines is granted, but the issue of service connection for internal or external hemorrhoids is remanded.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including for right shoulder rotator cuff, hemorrhoids, inguinal hernia, tinea versicolor, and bilateral hand eczema. The Board also requested a new examination for PTSD.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment in a sedentary capacity. The Board denied the claim for TDIU.

The Veteran's cervical dysplasia claim is denied as there are no residuals. The initial compensable rating for service-connected hemorrhoids is also denied due to the current severity not meeting criteria for a higher rating. Service connection for pelvic relaxation and urinary incontinence is remanded for further development.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for hemorrhoids and chronic rhinitis as there is no current diagnosis of these conditions.

The Veteran's bilateral shin splints, left ankle disability, right ankle disability, conjunctivitis, sinusitis, and hemorrhoids are all granted as service-connected.,However, the Veteran’s left side flank pain, skin tags, initial compensable ratings for left knee patellofemoral syndrome, and initial compensable rating for right knee patellofemoral syndrome remain pending due to further evaluation being required.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD, along with other disabilities, has rendered him unable to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment. The Board granted a total disability rating for compensation based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Veteran's claim for service connection for recurrent left ear infections was denied. His PTSD received a 30% initial evaluation, which is granted. The claims for hemorrhoids and lumbar degenerative disc disease with strain (back disability) are remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities preclude substantially gainful employment prior to March 30, 2011.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for various conditions have been dismissed as he has withdrawn his claims.