Hemorrhoids Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for effective dates prior to March 17, 2021, for service connection were denied as the complete claim was not filed within one year of his intent to file a claim.,VA awarded SMC and DEA benefits based on service-connected disabilities starting from March 17, 2021.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is caused by his service-connected disabilities, including lumbosacral strain, bilateral plantar fasciitis with calcaneal spurs, chronic fatigue syndrome, and other conditions. As such, the claim for service connection for OSA is granted.

The Board denied a compensable rating for the Veteran's hemorrhoids, finding that his condition is no more than mild or moderate in nature and does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has found that the Veteran's claims for right ankle disorder, digestive disorder (claimed as 'lower digestive issues'), hemorrhoids, gallbladder removal, and scar resulting from gallbladder removal are remanded due to procedural errors in the initial decision. The Board will order an examination for a right ankle disorder and obtain an addendum medical opinion regarding the digestive disorder.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied as her conditions did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under applicable VA rating criteria.

The Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease, lumbar strain with degenerative joint disease of the lumbar spine, hypertension, hemorrhoids, residuals of a fracture of the left wrist, iliotibial strain of the right knee with degenerative joint disease, Graves' disease and irritable bowel syndrome and gastroenteritis have been granted increased ratings. TDIU, SMC based on housebound criteria, and basic eligibility for DEA have also been granted effective as of May 23, 2017.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypercholesterolemia, hemorrhoids, and neck strain are being remanded due to the need for additional development. The decision on compensable rating for hemorrhoids is denied.

The Veteran's anxiety disorder is granted a 70 percent disability rating, but erectile dysfunction, hemorrhoids, and right knee scar post-surgery are denied initial compensable ratings.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hemorrhoids and high blood pressure have been denied. The Board has remanded the claims of entitlement to service connection for a right leg condition, right wrist condition, and lumbosacral strain.,The VA examination scheduled for the Veteran will address his right leg condition.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of hemorrhoids with rectal bleeding was denied.,The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for his hemorrhoids condition was also denied.

The Board has granted service connection for colon polyps and hemorrhoids, but denied service connection for colorectal cancer and anal fissures. The grant of service connection for colon polyps is based on the Veteran's exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune, while the denial of service connection for colorectal cancer and anal fissures is due to a lack of current diagnoses.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for external hemorrhoids and service connection for sleep apnea were both denied by the Board of Veterans' Appeals.

The Board has remanded all issues on appeal due to the need for additional medical examinations and opinions regarding the etiology of various service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's hemorrhoids with anal fissures associated with irritable bowel syndrome are granted a 20 percent rating. The right ear hearing loss disability is denied, and the psychiatric disability remains at a 50 percent rating.

The Veteran was granted a TDIU from February 2, 2013, to October 10, 2018, due to his service-connected disabilities rendering him incapable of substantial gainful employment.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and rating determinations due to incomplete development, including a missing medical report and an addendum opinion on the nature and etiology of his TBI. The AOJ is instructed to obtain the missing report and provide an addendum opinion addressing whether the Veteran has a current disability related to a TBI and if so, whether it is related to service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to a failure of VA to account for the Veteran's potential active duty service time, specifically from April 2009 to March 2010.

The Board denied a compensable rating for the Veteran's service-connected hemorrhoids prior to September 7, 2023, finding that his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 7336.

The Board has denied service connection for gastroenteritis and colitis, hemorrhoids, and left knee pain. Service connection was granted for a low back disability.,Service connection for right eye injury is remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected left knee degenerative arthritis caused his obesity, which was a substantial factor in causing his obstructive sleep apnea. The claim for a compensable disability rating for hemorrhoids is denied.