Hemorrhoids Board decisions

The Board has decided that additional development is needed, including verification of service dates and obtaining a medical opinion from the appellant's VA physician. The claims will be returned to the RO for further action.

The Veteran's appeal is granted, with a rating of 60 percent for prostatitis effective February 20, 2013.

The Veteran died due to cardiorespiratory arrest, congestive heart failure, end stage renal disease, and related conditions. The Board found no evidence linking these conditions to service or any disability of service origin.

The Board has remanded the case due to a scheduled hearing, and further development is needed before a decision can be made on the service connection claims.

The Veteran's hemorrhoid disability was rated as 20% disabling beginning October 4, 2012. Prior to that date, the condition did not meet criteria for a compensable rating.

The Veteran's service-connected hemorrhoids are not manifested by large or thrombotic hemorrhoids, excessive redundant tissue, frequent recurrences, persistent bleeding, secondary anemia, or fissures. Therefore, a compensable rating is not warranted.

The Board has determined that the appellant's service-connected disabilities render him unable to obtain and maintain gainful employment, and a total disability rating for compensation based on individual unemployability due to his service-connected disorders is granted.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for hemorrhoids and remanded it for further development, including a VA examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's low back disorder, eczema, and hemorrhoids are all service-connected. The decision also addressed whether a timely notice of disagreement was filed for her left knee disorder.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection and increased rating for gastrointestinal disabilities, including duodenal ulcer, rectal/colon polyps, hemorrhoids, gastroenteritis, irritable bowel syndrome, was denied. The Board found that the VA opinions did not substantially comply with the September 2012 Remand instructions.

The Veteran's service-connected hemorrhoids with perirectal abscess and postoperative recurrent anal fistulae are characterized by extensive leakage and fairly frequent involuntary bowel movements, warranting a 60 percent evaluation.

The Veteran's service-connected hemorrhoids are rated at a 10 percent disability level, effective as of the date of this decision.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for hemorrhoids and depressive disorder are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for hemorrhoids was denied. The sinus disorder and headache claims are also addressed, but the decision is pending as it relates to other issues.

The Board found no credible evidence that the Veteran's allergies worsened during service, and thus denied service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining private treatment records and issuing a Statement of the Case (SOC) for the initial compensable evaluation claim.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for gastrointestinal disorders, including Crohn's disease and IBS. The issue of entitlement to service connection for gastrointestinal disorder other than IBS and Crohn's disease is remanded for further development.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for a stomach disorder, including psychophysiological GI reaction and granted a TDIU. The claims for increased ratings for major depressive disorder with anxiety disorder, NOS, and hemorrhoids and anal fissure are remanded due to the Veteran's timely notice of disagreement.

The Veteran's hemorrhoids were found to be related to his service, and he is now entitled to a noncompensable rating for this condition.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional examinations and to obtain medical records. The claims include initial rating claims for various skin conditions, hair loss, hemorrhoids, and toe deformities, as well as a claim for service connection for bilateral knee disabilities.