Hemorrhoids Board decisions

The Veteran's appeals for left ear injury, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and residual hemorrhoid surgical scars have been dismissed. The Board has granted service connection for skin cancer disability, PTSD, low back disability, and left lower extremity lumbar radiculopathy. Service connection for scalp scar is denied.

The petition to reopen the previously denied service connection claims for a bilateral foot disability, hemorrhoids, and tinnitus is denied. The petition to reopen the previously denied service connection claim for hemorrhoids is granted. Service connection for tinnitus is granted. The issues of service connection for a bilateral eye disability and a dental disability are remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's requests to reopen his previously denied claims for service connection for Degenerative disc disease (DDD) of the cervical spine, Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Degenerative disc disease (DDD) of the lumbar spine, Hypertension, and Hemorrhoids. The evidence submitted was not considered new and material.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for initial compensable disability evaluations for his service-connected bilateral renal artery stenosis, post-surgical state excision of thrombotic hemorrhoids, kidney stones, and tension headaches due to a lack of recent VA examinations addressing the severity of these conditions.

The Board dismissed the claims for chronic kidney disease, hyperlipidemia, and other conditions due to withdrawal by the appellant.

The Board has remanded the issues of entitlement to initial disability ratings for low back disability, migraine headaches, and TBI residuals, as well as service connection for hemorrhoids due to outstanding VA treatment records. The Veteran is also requested to report for a VA examination to assess his current severity of these conditions.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is granted as service-connected.,Prior to September 15, 2014, a 10 percent rating for hemorrhoids is granted. From September 15, 2014 onwards, the rating remains at 10 percent.,Service connection for left knee disability is granted.,A 20 percent rating for post-operative right hydrocele is granted from the date of examination (September 2014).,The cervical spine (neck) disability is remanded for further evaluation.,Cystitis cystica is remanded for a VA urologist's opinion.

The Board has remanded several claims for additional development, including service connection for various conditions and evaluations. The appellant is seeking to have her application as the claimant substituted due to her spouse's death.

The Board found no evidence of hemorrhoids during service and denied the claim for service connection.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for tinnitus was denied. The Board found that the maximum schedular rating of 10 percent is already assigned, and no higher rating can be granted under Diagnostic Code 6260.

The Board denied a higher disability evaluation for service-connected hemorrhoids and remanded the issue of service connection for a left leg disability, specifically shin splints. The decision is not clear on whether the Veteran has an additional left leg condition that is secondary to his service-connected right hip, knee, and ankle disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of ischemic heart disease is granted. The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for hemorrhoids with pruritus ani is denied. The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for vagal syncope/ fainting and his TDIU claim are remanded.

The Veteran's multiple service-connected conditions, including his adjustment disorder and various musculoskeletal issues, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. His combined rating is at the maximum level.

The claim for service connection of ischemic heart disease is dismissed. The Veteran's TDIU claim is denied as his service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for hemorrhoids was denied, and the issue of service connection for hypertension is remanded due to lack of an etiology opinion.

The Veteran's hemorrhoids and body aches of the entire body are found to have begun during service, while kidney stones with lithotripsy, OSA with insomnia, right leg numbness and tingling, and cardiovascular disorder manifested by heart palpitations are not related to service.,Further examination is needed for the claims regarding body aches of the entire body, OSA with insomnia, right leg numbness and tingling, and cardiovascular disorder.

The Veteran's hemorrhoids and low back conditions are found to be related to service.,The Veteran's left leg radiculopathy is found to be related to his service-connected low back condition.,The Veteran's chronic sinus condition is found to have had its onset during service.,There is no evidence linking the Veteran's current left arm/elbow condition to service.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and a compensable rating for hemorrhoids. The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his knees and back, as well as the issue of left leg radiculopathy related to his spine disability, are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's hemorrhoid disability was denied a compensable rating prior to December 12, 2014, and a rating in excess of 20 percent thereafter. The Board found that the preponderance of evidence did not support an earlier effective date or higher ratings.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from securing and maintaining substantially gainful employment.