Hemorrhoids Board decisions

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, finding that the evidence did not support higher ratings or additional service connection.

The veteran's claims for service connection for a gastrointestinal disorder, hemorrhoids, and a tumor of the back were reviewed. The Board found that new and material evidence had been submitted to reopen the previously denied claims for a gastrointestinal disorder and hemorrhoids. Service connection was granted for a gastrointestinal disorder (manifested by diarrhea) and hemorrhoids as secondary to service-connected PTSD. However, no service connection was established for a tumor of the back.

The Board granted service connection for cervical spine and lumbar spine degenerative arthritis, but denied service connection for a right shoulder disability. The veteran was also granted service connection for anal fissures and hemorrhoids.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from securing and following substantially gainful employment.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hip, left ankle, left hand, left knee, back, and hemorrhoid disabilities as there was no evidence of currently diagnosed disorders.

The veteran's hemorrhoids were rated noncompensable prior to October 7, 2004 and a 10 percent rating was granted from that date forward for impairment of sphincter control due to surgical treatment.

The veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension was denied as there is no evidence of the condition during or within one year after active duty, and no competent evidence linking it to his military service. The claim for an initial compensable rating for hemorrhoids remains pending.

The appeal is remanded for additional development, including VCAA notice and a VA examination to assess the severity of the veteran's service-connected hemorrhoids.

The veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, a back disability, and an initial compensable evaluation for hemorrhoids were denied. However, the claim for service connection for hearing loss of the left ear was granted.

The Board denied service connection for sinus allergies/allergic rhinitis and higher initial ratings for hemorrhoids, tinea corporis eczema/rashes, pseudofolliculitis barbae, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

The veteran's claims for increased ratings for a fracture of the right malleolus, hemorrhoids, and a scar of the right thigh were denied as the evidence did not support higher ratings.

The veteran's hypertension, left elbow epicondylitis, diverticulosis, and hemorrhoids do not warrant higher initial ratings.

The appeal is being remanded to ensure compliance with the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000 (VCAA) and for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and a medical examination.

The appeal is remanded for additional development, including notification of the duty to assist and readjudication of the claims.

The Board has determined that the veteran's testicular nodule, cervical radiculopathy, peripheral neuropathy, sleep apnea, anemia, periodontitis, hemorrhoids, depression (related to PTSD), migraine headaches, and carpal tunnel syndrome are not related to his active service. However, the veteran's depression is related to his service-connected PTSD.

The veteran's internal hemorrhoids, vasomotor rhinitis, and diastasis of the umbilicus muscles were rated at 0 percent. Service connection for breathing problems due to an undiagnosed illness was denied.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, hemorrhoids and a skin condition as there was no evidence of in-service incurrence or diagnosis within one year post-service. The claim to reopen for headaches was not addressed.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the schedular criteria for a total disability rating, and there is no evidence that his service-connected conditions prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied as the evidence did not support a compensable rating or new and material evidence to reopen the claim of hypertension.

The veteran's chronic hemorrhoids were granted service connection, while a chronic left shoulder disorder and a chronic bilateral wrist disorder were denied.