Hemorrhoids Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for hemorrhoids was denied as the maximum schedular rating of 20% has been in effect throughout the appeal period. The Board found no evidence to support a higher rating.

The Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal for a compensable evaluation for service-connected hemorrhoids, and the Board dismissed the case as a result.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions leave her in need of regular aid and attendance, which is granted for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance.

The Veteran's increased evaluation for rhabdomyolysis is denied, and his service connection claims for other conditions are also denied.

The Board has denied service connection for hemorrhoids, neck pain, and GERD. The claim of service connection for left shoulder pain is remanded.,Service connection was not granted for the Veteran's claimed conditions due to lack of evidence linking them to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable disability rating for hemorrhoids is being remanded due to missing private treatment records that may indicate the frequency of his hemorrhoid episodes.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities require him to rely on his wife for assistance with daily activities, including dressing, bathing, and going up and down stairs. The Board found that the evidence is in balance and granted SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a right middle finger injury and hemorrhoids has been granted. The Board found that the new evidence submitted by the Veteran supports the previous denial, and as such, the claims are readjudicated.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for hypertension and hemorrhoids are dismissed. The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for left ankle disability, bilateral arm condition, and bilateral hand condition.

The Veteran's hemorrhoids are rated at a 10 percent evaluation beginning February 27, 2024. The Board has remanded the issues of entitlement to an initial compensable evaluation for hemorrhoids prior to February 28, 2024 and in excess of 10 percent thereafter, as well as service connection for bowel incontinence secondary to hemorrhoids.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable disability rating for his service-connected hemorrhoids is remanded due to the inadequacy of the December 2019 VA examination report. The Board finds that a new VA examination, possibly during a flare-up of the Veteran's hemorrhoids, is necessary.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of hemorrhoids with rectal bleeding is remanded due to the VA's failure to obtain a medical opinion on direct service connection and as related to toxic exposure risk activities (TERA).

The Veteran's claims for service connection and initial compensable rating for allergic rhinitis, external hemorrhoids, and right hip condition are being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hemorrhoids and anal fissures have been denied as there is no current diagnosis or evidence of such conditions during his military service.,Service connection has also been denied for chronic bronchitis and asthma, with the Board finding that the Veteran did not provide sufficient evidence to establish a nexus between these conditions and his military service.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's withdrawal of his claims.

The Veteran's initial ratings for hemorrhoids, bilateral hearing loss, and chronic fatigue due to residuals of Lyme disease have been granted. The rating for hemorrhoids is set at 10 percent, the rating for bilateral hearing loss is set at 30 percent, and the rating for chronic fatigue is also set at 30 percent.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for his service-connected hemorrhoids is dismissed due to the Veteran's death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for acquired psychiatric disorder is dismissed. The initial compensable rating for constipation prior to August 27, 2024, and the initial 30 percent rating for constipation from that date onward are granted. The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for hemorrhoids remains pending. The appeal regarding left knee disability is remanded.

The Veteran's claims for sickle cell anemia, skin disability, and hemorrhoids were denied as there is no current diagnosis of these conditions.,Service treatment records show the Veteran had a lumbosacral muscle sprain in June 2000. However, post-service treatment records are silent for complaints or diagnoses related to his back condition.

The Board has granted an effective date of March 1, 2022 for the award of service connection for impairment of sphincter control as secondary to service-connected internal and external hemorrhoids with pruritus ani. The Veteran is also awarded a rating of 60 percent for this condition since March 1, 2022.