Hemorrhoids Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal was denied for entitlement to increased ratings for a left foot disability, bilateral hearing loss prior to August 4, 2017 and in excess of 40 percent thereafter, and hemorrhoids. The Board found that the evidence did not support higher ratings under any applicable diagnostic codes.

The Veteran's TDIU was granted effective from July 11, 2014. The Board has remanded the case to determine if a TDIU should be awarded prior to that date based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional examinations and records. The claims for service connection are related to exposure to herbicides, but no such evidence has been provided.

The Board has granted service connection for chronic low back disability, hemorrhoids, and TMJ disorder. The Veteran's disabilities are found to be related to his active military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the onset of the Veteran's gastrointestinal disorders during his military service.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as he withdrew his request for a Board hearing in June 2018.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including spondylolisthesis of the lumbar spine and recurrent peptic ulcer disease, have prevented him from securing and following substantially gainful employment consistent with his educational and occupational background.

The Veteran's asthma is granted service connection. The appeals for bilateral hearing loss, hemorrhoids, and hypothyroidism are remanded.

The Veteran's lumbar spine disability is rated at 40 percent, effective August 17, 2012.,The Veteran's hemorrhoids are rated at 0 percent, effective August 17, 2012.,Service connection for sleep apnea was granted effective August 17, 2012.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the relationship between the Veteran's claimed conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's status post hemorrhoidectomy is granted a 20 percent rating from August 4, 2013. His impairment of rectal sphincter control is granted a 10 percent rating from February 1, 2012.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for hemorrhoids since March 2, 2011 is denied as his condition did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board denied service connection for alopecia, rectal disability (including hemorrhoids and polyps), skin disorder, foot disability, upper left extremity radiculopathy, sleep disorder, and bilateral knee disability as there was no evidence or argument linking these conditions to the Veteran's military service.

The Veteran's hemorrhoids were granted an initial rating of 10 percent, but no higher, prior to September 21, 2016. A rating in excess of 10 percent is denied for the period beginning September 21, 2016.,For his TBI residuals, a noncompensable rating was granted prior to August 5, 2013. A rating in excess of 10 percent is denied from that date forward.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for lower back disability was denied, but his claim for service connection for hemorrhoids was granted. The decision is mixed as it reopened the hemorrhoids claim and denied the lower back disability claim.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim of service connection for sleep apnea, including as secondary to PTSD. The case is being sent back for a VA examination to determine if the sleep apnea is related to his active duty service or any service-connected conditions, and whether it is caused by medications used to treat other conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection related to hemorrhoids, impairment of sphincter control, and residuals of large intestine surgery are being remanded due to the need for a comprehensive examination.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings in excess of 10 percent for left ear scar, posterior trunk scar, lumbar spine disability, fecal urgency and soiling, and hemorrhoidectomy have been dismissed due to the Veteran withdrawing his appeals before the Board.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his inguinal hernia repairs and hemorrhoids, do not render him unable to obtain or maintain substantially gainful employment. The Board found that the medical evidence does not support a finding of unemployability due to these conditions.

The Board has dismissed all claims as the Veteran died during the appeal process.