Hemorrhoids Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his acquired psychiatric disorder, hypothyroidism, right heel spur syndrome, and hemorrhoids. The evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic codes.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeal of the issues regarding service connection for hemorrhoids and a disability rating in excess of 60 percent disabling from July 1, 2010 for ischemic heart disease and CAD status post stent placement.

The Board is remanding the case to obtain additional service treatment records and clarify the Veteran's date(s) of active military service. The claims will be readjudicated based on whether the June 1986 rating decision denying service connection for low back disability is final.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's lumbar spine disability, bilateral knee disability, right ankle disability, and hemorrhoids are all service-connected.

The Board found that the Veteran's hemorrhoids did not manifest during active service and are not causally related to his active service. Therefore, service connection for hemorrhoids is denied.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for postoperative hemorrhoidectomy and pilonidal cyst are being remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations. The claim for a compensable evaluation for bilateral tinea cruris remains pending.

The Board found no evidence linking the Veteran's current internal hemorrhoids to her active duty service and denied her claim for service connection.

The Veteran's internal hemorrhoids with post anal fissure and bowel leakage are currently rated at 10 percent, but do not meet the criteria for a higher rating as they do not involve large or thrombotic hemorrhoids, bleeding, excessive redundant tissue, or persistent bowel leakage.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly pension based on the need for aid and attendance is being remanded due to a lack of recent medical examination. The case will be readjudicated after any additional development.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date earlier than May 1, 2010 for additional dependency benefits was denied as no evidence of the birth of his dependent son [redacted] was provided to VA before April 5, 2010.

The Board found no evidence of an in-service event that could have caused or aggravated the appellant's claimed back disability, hypertension, stomach disability, acquired psychiatric disability (mental stress), or hemorrhoids. Therefore, service connection for these conditions was denied.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to her death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board has determined that SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance for the Veteran's spouse is not warranted due to her functional capacity, which does not require personal assistance from others.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not render him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including atherosclerotic coronary artery disease, gout, and hypertension, are found to preclude him from securing and following substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions, including his cervical spine and headaches, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation since January 1, 2010. The Board has determined that the evidence is at least evenly balanced as to whether these disabilities preclude employment, thus granting TDIU.

The Board has determined that additional medical examinations and opinions are needed to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims for service connection. The case is therefore being remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for his service-connected hemorrhoids, finding that the evidence did not support a higher evaluation based on current symptoms and medical findings.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to address issues related to his service connection claims for hemorrhoids, atypical chest pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, and increased ratings for his knees. The claims will be reviewed in light of the evidence provided and a new examination may be necessary.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including unspecified major depressive disorder and lumbar spine degenerative disc disease, preclude him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment.