Hemorrhoids Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and updated medical records.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient competent medical evidence on file for the service connection claims.

The Board has granted a 20 percent rating for hemorrhoids effective August 17, 2011. The Veteran is not entitled to an earlier effective date as his claim was on continuous appeal since the initial grant of service connection.

The Veteran's service connection claims for hemorrhoids, an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD, anxiety disorder, depression/dysthymic disorder), and blood deficiency have been granted with effective dates of September 1, 1999, October 9, 2008, and no date respectively.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the agency of original jurisdiction (AOJ) for further development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and a new examination. The issues include service connection for hemorrhoids as secondary to peptic ulcer disease, rating increases for PTSD and peptic ulcer disease.

The Veteran's service connection claims for various conditions, including Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, GERD, heart disability, elbow disabilities, sinusitis, nasal allergies, hemorrhoids, and gum disease are all granted.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for internal hemorrhoids and allergic rhinitis was denied as the evidence did not show any of the symptoms that would warrant a compensable evaluation under Diagnostic Code 6522.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied as there is no current diagnosis of the claimed conditions, and the existing conditions do not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation, nor does he need regular aid and attendance of another person.

The Veteran's GI problems, including hemorrhoids, gastritis, GERD, hyperplastic polyps, recurrent epigastric pain with a history of H. pylori infection, and benign tubular adenoma of the colon, were not found to be related to service or radiation exposure.

The Veteran's tinea pedis, sinusitis, and hemorrhoids have been rated as per the criteria set forth in the VA's Schedule for Rating Disabilities. The Board has found that a higher rating is warranted for his hemorrhoids.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for orthodontic malocclusion was denied due to his failure to cooperate with VA examinations. The Veteran's claim for service connection for hemorrhoids was granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current disability of bilateral hearing loss, hemorrhoids, or residuals of surgically corrected deviated septum (including sleep apnea) that is service-connected.,There was no evidence presented to show these conditions originated during active service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for rectal bleeding, including hemorrhoids and anal genital warts, is being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Board found that the Veteran does not meet the criteria for SMC based on loss of use of his bilateral lower extremities, as he does not have functional impairment such that no effective function remains other than what would be equally well served by amputation with prosthesis.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for hemorrhoids, as well as his reopenings of claims for acquired psychiatric disabilities, forehead lacerations, and right knee disabilities have been considered. The Board finds new and material evidence has been received to support these reopened claims.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent securing or following substantially gainful employment, and the claim for TDIU is denied.

The Veteran's service connection claims are granted for an acquired psychiatric disorder, a heart disorder, and other conditions. The appeal is based on new evidence.

The Board has granted an effective date of February 21, 2011, but no earlier, for a 20 percent rating for hemorrhoids. The Veteran's anxiety disorder claim is remanded as the VA examination and opinion are needed to address the etiology of his current psychiatric disabilities.

The Veteran's hemorrhoids with rectal prolapse have not manifested severe (or complete) persistent prolapse since October 8, 2014.,From August 4, 2011 to October 8, 2014, the Veteran was granted a separate rating of 60 percent for anal fistula. Since then, there is no evidence of severe (or complete) persistent prolapse or loss of sphincter control.