Hemorrhoids Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's preexisting hemorrhoids did not worsen during service, and therefore, service connection for hemorrhoids is denied.

The Veteran's appeal is pending and requires a DRO hearing at the next available opportunity. The Board has not made a determination on service connection claims.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral pes planus, stomach disability (GERD), hemorrhoids, and left hip disability. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining additional medical records and a VA examination to determine if his service-connected disabilities render him in need of regular aid and attendance or housebound.

The Board denied service connection for residuals of a head injury, including TBI. The Veteran's hemorrhoids are currently rated at 10 percent.

The Veteran's claim for an increased disability rating higher than 10 percent for internal hemorrhoids was denied as he failed to report for a VA examination without good cause.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn due to his request for withdrawal of the claims.

The Veteran's bilateral knee strain and hemorrhoids have been granted service connection, with the latter being secondary to his service-connected IBS. The left ankle disability has been assigned a noncompensable rating, while the cervical spine disability warrants an initial evaluation of 10 percent for right upper extremity radiculopathy.

The Veteran's claim for increased evaluations and service connection have been granted. The conditions are related to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims file was lost and is currently being reconstructed. The case is REMANDED to comply with the January 2010 Board Remand directives.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for an initial rating in excess of 20 percent for hemorrhoids.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeal on all issues, including the ones related to hyperuricemia, bilateral plantar fasciitis and pes planus, chest palpitations, status post nasal fracture, sinusitis, right shoulder disability, left shoulder disability, and internal hemorrhoids.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased evaluation for hemorrhoids with a history of anal fissures is denied as there are no manifestations of persistent bleeding or secondary anemia during the period prior to August 18, 2014.

The Board has referred the issues of entitlement to an increased rating for hemorrhoids with pruritus ani and entitlement to TDIU back to the AOJ/RO for additional development, including obtaining an addendum opinion on the severity of the Veteran's hemorrhoids. The issues are currently remanded due to the need for clarification regarding what qualifies as a large hemorrhoid.

The Veteran's appeal for a TDIU is being remanded due to the need for additional development and examination, including an opinion on the functional impact of his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and right knee disorder have been granted service connection. The left knee disorder and hemorrhoids were denied as not related to service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected hemorrhoids have not resulted in persistent bleeding or fissures, which are required for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 7336. As such, the claim for an increased rating is denied.

The Veteran's gastrointestinal disability, including diverticulitis, anal fissure, and hemorrhoids, is aggravated by the medications used to treat his service-connected cervical spondylosis and degenerative disc disease. Therefore, the Board finds that service connection for these conditions is warranted on a secondary basis.

The Veteran's appeal is denied as the Board finds that his service-connected hemorrhoids have not been manifested by anemia or fissures, and thus do not warrant a higher initial rating.

The Board has determined that there is no evidence to support the Veteran's claims of service connection for hemorrhoids and polyps. The preponderance of the evidence does not establish an in-service onset or a direct relationship between these conditions and his active duty service.