Hemorrhoids Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hemorrhoid disorder was incurred during her military service and grants entitlement to service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's death was due to alcoholic cirrhosis and alcohol abuse, which is not service-connected. The Board found that the Veteran's PTSD did not cause or contribute substantially to his death.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU were denied. The Board found that the Veteran's migraine headaches did not meet the criteria for a higher rating, and his service-connected disabilities did not preclude substantially gainful employment.

The Board found that the Veteran's pre-existing left tibia disorder was not aggravated during service and denied service connection for hearing loss, tinnitus, back disorder, right hip disorder, left hip disorder, and hemorrhoids.

The Veteran's service-connected hemorrhoids are currently evaluated as noncompensable, and the Board finds that they do not warrant a higher rating based on current symptomatology.

The Veteran's hypertension, hemorrhoids, and hiatal hernia were granted service connection with initial noncompensable ratings. The Veteran's sleep apnea claim was denied.

The Board found no evidence of hemorrhoids or a bilateral hip disability and denied the Veteran's claims for service connection.

The Board has found that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the Veteran's previously denied claim of service connection for hemorrhoids. The Veteran now has a chance to have his case reviewed on its merits.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to determine his eligibility for TDIU and special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance or by reason of being housebound.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for recurrent otitis externa, hemorrhoids, and irritable bowel syndrome have been granted with a 30 percent initial rating effective May 2007.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for certification for automobile and adaptive equipment or adaptive equipment only.

The VA granted the TDIU claim effective from November 3, 1997. The appellant argued for an earlier effective date due to her long-term disability and unemployment since service discharge.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus is granted. The Board finds that the competent clinical evidence of record is in equipoise as to whether the Veteran's tinnitus was incurred in active service. For the other issues, including an increased evaluation for lumbar disc disease with history of scoliosis and a compensable evaluation for hemorrhoids, the decision is mixed due to some issues being granted while others are denied. The effective date issue regarding lumbar disc disease remains pending.

The Veteran's service connection claim for bilateral plantar hyperkeratosis with pes cavus and hammertoes is granted. The other issues of service connection are dismissed as the Veteran withdrew them at his hearing.

The Veteran's PTSD was granted service connection based on confirmed in-service stressors. Service connection for residuals of injury to the right hand and hemorrhoids were also granted, but with initial evaluations less than requested.

The Board found no current hemorrhoid condition and denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for hemorrhoids.

The Veteran's appeals for increased evaluations for his service-connected bilateral hearing loss and hemorrhoids have been withdrawn. The appeal for an initial evaluation higher than 30 percent for PTSD is being remanded for additional development.

The Board has remanded both issues for further development and consideration, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling the Veteran for a VA examination to assess his hemorrhoids and gout.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied as his conditions are not due to an undiagnosed illness and were not otherwise incurred in or aggravated by active service.

The Veteran asserts that he currently suffers from a hemorrhoid disorder related to service. The RO has ordered a VA examination and requested additional medical records.