Hemorrhoids Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and a TDIU were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support higher ratings or a TDIU based on her service-connected conditions.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeal, accepting the most recent decision of the RO which addressed each issue now on appeal.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected hemorrhoids and residuals of trauma to scalp and forehead do not warrant an increased evaluation, as their current manifestations are not severe enough to meet the criteria for a compensable rating under applicable VA regulations.

The Veteran's prostate cancer residuals were rated at 60 percent prior to August 23, 2007. The RO granted a TDIU rating effective from that date.,The Veteran was found eligible for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits under Chapter 35, Title 38, United States Code, as of August 23, 2007.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension was not incurred in service and is not related to his service-connected PTSD. The claim for service connection for hemorrhoids remains pending as it has been remanded.

The Veteran's right leg sciatica and low back disability are found to be service-connected, with a 10% rating for hemorrhoids. The initial compensable rating of 10% is granted for the bilateral foot disability (hallux valgus).

The Veteran's service-connected hemorrhoids were rated at 20 percent prior to April 23, 2013 and in excess of 20 percent thereafter. The Board found that the symptoms did not warrant a higher rating under any applicable criteria.

Your claims are being remanded to the RO for scheduling a videoconference hearing before the Board. You will be notified of the date, time, and location of this hearing at your address of record.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including a VA examination to assess the impact of service-connected disabilities on the Veteran's ability to engage in substantially gainful employment. The TDIU issue will be returned to the RO for issuance of a statement of the case and subsequent appellate review.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO/AMC for additional development of his claims, including a review of new evidence and readjudication.

The Veteran's service-connected lumbar spondylolysis and strain with dextroscoliosis, left knee DJD with PFS, right knee DJD with PFS, allergic rhinitis, and hemorrhoids have been granted initial evaluations. The lumbar condition received a noncompensable evaluation prior to June 25, 2008, and a 10 percent evaluation from that date forward. The left and right knee conditions each received a 10 percent evaluation effective May 1, 2006. Allergic rhinitis was assigned a noncompensable evaluation, while hemorrhoids were given a noncompensable evaluation.

The Veteran's duodenal diverticulitis with irritable bowel syndrome was rated at 30 percent effective from December 12, 2011. The rating for hemorrhoids remains non-compensable.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hemorrhoids do not warrant a rating in excess of 10 percent, as his symptoms are consistent with the current noncompensable evaluation. The evidence does not show persistent bleeding or secondary anemia due to hemorrhoids.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a compensable rating for ED, hemorrhoids, or hypothyroidism.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development due to the need for additional medical examination and records. The appellant's service treatment records show he had hemorrhoids during his active duty training (ADT) from May to August 2005, and he is seeking service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected migraine headaches have been rated at 50 percent since August 17, 2011. The Board finds that the evidence is at least in equipoise with respect to whether the Veteran has experienced very frequent and prolonged migraine headaches that have been completely prostrating and likely productive of severe economic inadaptability throughout the entire appellate period.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, finding no current disabilities or evidence linking them to service.

The Veteran's claims for evaluations of his lumbar degenerative disc disease, hemorrhoids, and GERD have been denied. The evidence does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have prolapse of the rectum and therefore, a separate evaluation for this condition is denied.

The Veteran's lumbar disc herniation with IVDS, hemorrhoids, and right upper extremity neurological damage have been rated based on their respective service-connected conditions. The TDIU claim prior to February 3, 2011 has also been granted.