Hemorrhoids Board decisions

Service connection is granted for thoracolumbar spine degenerative disc disease and lumbar spine spondylosis, as well as other service-connected disabilities. The effective date for the award of service connection for hemorrhoids is set at November 29, 2015.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an ear disorder is denied as there is no diagnosed chronic ear disorder.,The Veteran's claim for a compensable evaluation for bilateral hearing loss is denied as his current hearing impairment does not meet the criteria for any higher rating under VA regulations.,The Veteran's claim for a compensable evaluation for hemorrhoids prior to April 8, 2003, and in excess of 10 percent thereafter is denied due to lack of evidence of persistent bleeding or anemia.,The Veteran's claim for a 20 percent evaluation or greater for gastric ulcer disorder as of November 24, 2010, is granted. Prior to this date, the claim remains denied.,The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 40 percent for low back disorder is denied due to lack of evidence of ankylosis or intervertebral disc syndrome resulting in incapacitating episodes totalling at least six weeks in a twelve-month period.,The Veteran's claim for a separate evaluation for urinary incontinence as a neurological manifestation of his low back disorder is granted.,The Veteran's claim for TDIU based on service-connected disabilities is granted.

Service connection is granted for hemorrhoids and PTSD. The Veteran's headaches, right ear otitis media with vertigo, and left ear otitis media with vertigo are remanded for further review.,The Board finds that service connection is warranted for the Veteran’s claimed conditions based on direct evidence of a nexus to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are being remanded due to the need to locate missing records from 2002-2006.,The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss claim is being remanded because of incomplete development and a lack of an adequate opinion regarding whether his pre-existing condition was aggravated by service.,The Veteran's gastrointestinal disability claims are being remanded due to the need to locate missing records from 2002-2006 and for inadequate examination opinions.,The Veteran's back disability claim is being remanded because of incomplete development and a lack of an adequate opinion regarding whether his condition was aggravated by service.,The Veteran's ankle disability claim is being remanded due to incomplete development and a lack of an adequate opinion regarding the severity of his condition.,The Veteran's fibromyalgia claim is being remanded due to incomplete development and a lack of an adequate opinion regarding the severity of his condition.,The effective date for service connection for fibromyalgia is being remanded due to incomplete development.

The Veteran's hemorrhoids and pseudofolliculitis barbae have not been found to meet the criteria for a compensable rating.,Service connection for a heart disorder, peripheral vascular disease, and an above the knee amputation of the right leg are remanded due to insufficient medical opinions.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further examination and opinion regarding his service-connected conditions, including hypothyroidism, hemorrhoids, and irritable bowel syndrome.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for a back disorder, neurological disorders affecting the bilateral lower extremities, and erectile dysfunction due to inextricably intertwined issues with the claim of increased rating for residuals of an injury to the right leg (thigh) with arthritis of the right knee. The TDIU claim is also remanded.

The Veteran's claim for eligibility in acquiring specially adapted housing or a special home adaptation grant is remanded due to the need for further examination and assessment of his service-connected disabilities, particularly those affecting his lower extremities.

The Veteran's right eye condition is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability related to her service.,Her hemorrhoids are currently rated at 50% effective from October 17, 2011. The rating reflects the severity and frequency of her symptoms.

The Veteran's appeal of service connection for residuals of a broken middle finger was withdrawn. The claims for hyperlipidemia, tinnitus, and erectile dysfunction secondary to PTSD were denied. Service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, sinus disability, bronchitis, asthma, hemorrhoids, jock itch, skin disability of the feet (claimed as athlete’s foot), and moles were granted.

The Board has granted service connection for hemorrhoids and remanded the issue of rating in excess of 10 percent for right knee patellar femoral syndrome.

The Veteran's claim for hypertension was dismissed as he withdrew his appeal. The Board remanded cases related to back disability, lung disorder, ischemic heart disease, liver disorder, hemorrhoids, and epididymitis of the testicles.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating for low back strain, left foot fasciitis, right foot fasciitis, seborrheic dermatitis, or hemorrhoids. The initial rating of 70 percent for PTSD prior to September 2, 2014 and TDIU based solely on service-connected PTSD since August 17, 2012 were granted.

The Board has remanded several issues, including service connection claims and rating determinations for various disabilities. The Veteran's hemorrhoids are denied as they were likely due to his post-service employment. Service connection is granted for anemia but the skin disability, hypertension, cataracts (right eye), heart disability, kidney disability, erectile dysfunction, peripheral neuropathy of left upper extremity, and peripheral neuropathy of left lower extremity require further examination and evidence.

The Board has decided to remand the cases of diabetes mellitus, hemorrhoids, and restless leg syndrome for further examination and evaluation.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection of an armpit rash and bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome due to his withdrawal of these claims prior to the promulgation of a decision.

The appeal for a compensable initial evaluation for hemorrhoids is dismissed. The appeals for service connection for sleep apnea, a rating in excess of 20 percent for surgical incision of the right heel from September 23, 2009, entitlement to a compensable initial evaluation for bilateral hearing loss, and service connection for a neck disability are all REMANDED.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea, hemorrhoids, and embryonal cell carcinoma (ECC), claiming as testicular cancer. The claim for sleep apnea was withdrawn by the Veteran during a hearing before the Board. The claims for hemorrhoids and ECC were denied due to lack of current diagnoses.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating of his hemorrhoids, finding that he withdrew his claim for service connection for inability to bear children due to contaminated water exposure at Camp Lejeune. The appeals for increased ratings were also dismissed as there was no evidence showing a higher disability level.

The Board has granted service connection for hemorrhoids and a psychiatric disorder. The remaining issues of service connection have been remanded due to incomplete development.