Hemorrhoids Board decisions

The Veteran's cause of death was determined to be due to his service-connected chronic adjustment disorder with depressed mood, which the Board found contributed substantially and materially to his death. The claim for DIC under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318 is dismissed as moot because the appellant has prevailed on her claim for service connection for cause of death. The accrued benefits claim is also granted.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to obtain medical opinions regarding his claimed hemorrhoids and left knee disabilities, as well as VA examinations to assess the severity of these conditions. The claims will be readjudicated after this.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for hemorrhoids has been withdrawn. The claims of entitlement to higher evaluations for bilateral hearing loss disability and hypertension are being remanded for additional development.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues being inextricably intertwined with increased rating claims and a TDIU claim. The Veteran is required to complete VA Form 21-8940 for his TDIU claim.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is being remanded due to the need for further development, including consideration of new evidence and a VA examination. The appeal will be returned to the Board after this additional review.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection, effective dates, and increased ratings were denied. The Board found that the substantive appeal was not timely filed in several cases.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is being remanded for additional development, including an examination to evaluate the impact of his service-connected disabilities on his ability to secure and maintain gainful employment.

The Veteran's service-connected hemorrhoids have been manifested by mild bleeding after bowel movements, but not by large or thrombotic, irreducible hemorrhoids with excessive redundant tissue, persistent bleeding, secondary anemia, or fissures. The overall hemorrhoid disability has not been shown to be more than mild to moderate.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and the Board has determined that he meets the criteria for a TDIU.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's disability manifested by hemorrhoids and rectal bleeding is as likely as not related to his active military service, granting service connection for this condition. The sinus issue remains pending.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for a low back disorder and hemorrhoids, finding no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 100 percent, the highest possible rating under VA guidelines. The RO should also consider whether he is eligible for TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has determined that further development is needed to address the Veteran's claim for service connection for hemorrhoids, including whether it is related to his service-connected IBS. The case is therefore being remanded.

The Veteran's hemorrhoids have been evaluated as noncompensable due to their mild or moderate symptomatology, and the preponderance of evidence does not support a finding that they are large or thrombotic, irreducible, with excessive redundant tissue, evidencing frequent recurrences.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have current diagnoses of hemorrhoids, lumbar spine disability, lower extremity radiculopathy, bilateral knee disabilities, or an acquired psychiatric disorder (depressive disorder) related to service. The right hip disability is also not supported by evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for lower urinary tract symptoms, hemorrhoids, and athlete's foot. The Veteran's LUTS was incurred in service, his hemorrhoids were incurred in service, and his athlete's foot disability is aggravated by service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted, with the exception of his claim for bilateral shin splints. The Board has determined that he is precluded from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's service-connected hemorrhoids have been rated at 20 percent since July 13, 2005. The condition is characterized by persistent bleeding with evidence suggestive of secondary anemia.

The Veteran's cervical spine disorder, low back disorder, and associated upper and lower extremity radiculopathy are service-connected.,The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD and neuropsychological disorder) is service-connected.,The Veteran's sleep disorder, fibromyalgia, multiple joint and muscle pain, hemorrhoids, recurrent headaches, cardiovascular disorder, gastrointestinal disorder, respiratory disorder, and left eye injury are not service-connected.