Hemorrhoids Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hemorrhoids, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and a bilateral foot disability have all been denied. The Board found that there is no evidence of any current disabilities or continuity of symptoms related to the Veteran's military service.,The medical records do not show any diagnosis or treatment for hemorrhoids, GERD, IBS, or a bilateral foot disability during or within one year after the Veteran's separation from active duty. The Board also found that there is no evidence linking these disabilities to his service.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the TDIU was denied as there is no evidence of any earlier unadjudicated formal or informal claim prior to September 18, 2006 and no factually ascertainable evidence demonstrating entitlement to TDIU prior to March 24, 2010.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected hemorrhoids.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining relevant medical records and conducting VA examinations. The Veteran's claims for initial compensable ratings for hypertension and hemorrhoids are pending.

The Veteran's Bell's palsy, bilateral pes planus, hemorrhoids, tinnitus, and acquired psychiatric disorder were not found to be related to service. The Board determined that the Veteran's bilateral knee disorder did not manifest during active service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied. The claims for higher initial ratings for right knee status post arthroscopy, GERD, and hemorrhoids are also denied.

The Veteran's claim for automobile and adaptive equipment is denied as he does not meet the eligibility criteria due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that no evidence supported herbicide exposure or a service-connected disability contributing to his death.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for left knee traumatic arthritis, left heel plantar fasciitis, and hemorrhoids were denied. The claim for service connection for a left hip disability was remanded.

The Board has ordered additional development due to the need for clarification of medical records and opinions regarding service connection.

The Board has remanded the case due to a pending Travel Board hearing request and will schedule a hearing before a Veterans Law Judge.

The Board denied service connection for hemorrhoids, status post hemorrhoidectomy in January 2011 due to clear and unmistakable evidence showing the condition preexisted service and was not aggravated by service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis of the wrists, elbows, and knees, and hemorrhoids have been denied as there is no evidence of current disabilities or in-service events that could be related to these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for his service-connected hemorrhoids was granted, with a current noncompensable rating being changed to a 20 percent rating.

The Veteran's appeals for a compensable rating for hemorrhoids and a rating in excess of 10 percent for sinusitis have been dismissed as the Court's directives have rendered these issues moot due to the grant of service connection for allergic rhinitis, which is considered separately under Diagnostic Code 6522.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied. The Board found no evidence of a current disability in most cases, with the exception of chronic rhinosinusitis.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and providing an addendum opinion to determine the etiology of the Veteran's migraine headaches.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further action, including scheduling a videoconference hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for higher ratings of tinnitus, low back disability, and hemorrhoids disabilities.

The Veteran's hemorrhoids, left hand strain (index and long fingers), and scars from surgery were rated as appropriate under the applicable rating criteria. The highest schedular evaluations available for these conditions have been granted.