Hemorrhoids Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's cervical spine spondylosis, IBS, and hemorrhoids are related to her service. The claims for these conditions have been granted.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for heel spurs, hemorrhoids, Zenker's diverticulum, blood clot (deep vein thrombosis), and cellulitis. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to military service.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation on account of being housebound prior to January 29, 2009 is granted. The claim for aid and attendance is denied.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for a right ankle disability and found that new and material evidence had been submitted. The knot on his forehead was also found to be service-connected. However, the reduction in rating for hemorrhoids is considered void ab initio due to lack of consideration of prior examinations or complaints of increased symptomatology. Other issues remain pending.

The Board has found that there is new and material evidence to reopen the Veteran's claim of service connection for hemorrhoids. The case is now REMANDED for a VA examination to determine if any current disability relating to rectum problems, including hemorrhoid disability, was incurred in or caused by the Veteran's military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims have been denied as his appeals do not involve service connection issues, but rather focus on rating determinations and effective dates. The specific issues are related to increased ratings for various conditions and effective date determinations.

The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating due to individual employability (TDIU) prior to August 25, 2008 is being remanded for further development and consideration under the provisions of 38 C.F.R. � 4.16(b).

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for hemorrhoids prior to March 6, 2013 was denied. Since March 6, 2013, he has been assigned a 20 percent disability rating for his service-connected hemorrhoids. Additionally, the Board granted a separate 10 percent rating for impairment of sphincter control associated with the service-connected hemorrhoids.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA and private medical records, scheduling a VA examination to assess the severity of his service-connected back disability, and scheduling a VA Social Industrial Survey. The issues on appeal are an increased rating for intervertebral disc syndrome with sciatic nerve involvement and entitlement to TDIU.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as he requested to withdraw all his appeals except for the claim of entitlement to a total disability rating based upon individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board denied service connection for internal hemorrhoids and right knee disability, finding that the Veteran's conditions were not incurred or aggravated by military service.

The Veteran's appeal was denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria for an increased rating in excess of 10 percent for his left ankle disability or hemorrhoids. The issues of service connection for stomach disorder, low back disorder, upper back pain, and bilateral blood clots of the legs were also denied.

The Veteran's service-connected fissures with hemorrhoids are currently rated as noncompensable, and the evidence does not support a compensable rating.

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

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to his inability to attend the scheduled Travel Board hearing. His initial compensable rating for hemorrhoids and service connection claim for a back condition are pending.

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for his service-connected hemorrhoids is being remanded due to the need to obtain additional medical records and conduct a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues related to service connection for various disabilities, including bilateral flank disability, left trapezium disability, right eye disability, and hemorrhoids. The AOJ is instructed to contact the Veteran regarding his treatment history at Naval Air Station Lemoore and any other relevant VA or non-VA health care providers.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea, hemorrhoids, and right elbow residuals status post ganglion cyst removal are all granted. The Veteran has demonstrated current disabilities that had onset during active service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining updated treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to assess the severity of his PTSD and its impact on his ability to work.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to incomplete records and unclear treatment history. The Veteran's claims for service connection are being reviewed.