Hemorrhoids Board decisions

The Board granted service connection for GERD but denied it for duodenal ulcer, diverticulosis, and hemorrhoids.

The Board has granted service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae, foot fungus, and acid reflux. The right knee injury and hemorrhoids remain under review.,Service connection is granted for pseudofolliculitis barbae, foot fungus, and acid reflux. The right knee injury and initial compensable evaluation for hemorrhoids are remanded.

The Veteran's claims for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 are remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining updated medical records and a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to inadequate medical opinions and duty-to-assist errors.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 40 percent for lumbar strain with DDD was denied.,The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 20 percent for hemorrhoids was denied.,The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for migraine headaches was denied.,The Veteran's claim for TDIU due to the combined effects of service-connected disabilities was dismissed as moot.,The Veteran's claim for TDIU solely due to service connected lumbar strain with DDD, hemorrhoids, or migraine headaches was denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure and follow any substantially gainful occupation, thus a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hemorrhoids condition is not related to his military service and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

Service connection was denied for irritable bowel syndrome, pseudofolliculitis barbae, and hemorrhoids. The Veteran's claim for service connection for irritable bowel syndrome is denied due to lack of a current diagnosis. Pseudofolliculitis barbae is rated at 10% based on topical therapy required over the past 12-month period. Hemorrhoids are currently rated as 10% disabling.,Service connection was granted for pseudofolliculitis barbae, but a higher rating is denied due to lack of evidence showing systemic therapy or characteristic lesions covering more than 5-20% of exposed areas or total body area.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an increased rating and TDIU due to his service-connected rectal disability. The case is being returned for further development, including a new VA examination and referral to the Director of Compensation Service for extraschedular TDIU consideration.

The Board has denied service connection for cervical spine disorder and thoracolumbar spine disorder. The claims for headaches and hemorrhoids are REMANDED due to a duty to assist error.

The Board has denied service connection for multiple conditions including GERD, hemorrhoids, chronic headaches, a right hand disability, thoracolumbar spine issues, and radiculopathy in the lower extremities due to the Appellant's dishonorable discharge from active duty.

The appeal for a compensable rating prior to September 7, 2023, for hemorrhoids has been dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has granted service connection for dyssynergia of intestines, outlet dysfunction constipation, and hemorrhoids with effective dates starting from May 4, 2019.

The Veteran withdrew her claims for various service-connected conditions, including internal/external hemorrhoids, Crohn's disease, Avitaminosis (claimed as vitamin D deficiency), TIA with residual deficits, left shoulder bursitis, trigger points left trapezius, iron deficiency, and chronic sinusitis. As a result, the appeals are dismissed.

The Veteran's service connection claims for sore throat/colds, hemorrhoids/blood in stool, post operative umbilical hernia, stress fractures of the right foot, and stress fractures of the hips have been granted with effective date of October 30, 1989.

The Board has remanded the claims for gastroesophageal reflux disease, spider bite residuals, hemorrhoids, and bilateral ankle disabilities due to duty to assist errors in prior VA examinations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a pulmonary disability, bilateral hearing loss, and hemorrhoids were denied. The Board found that there was no in-service injury or incident related to the lungs or breathing, and his COPD is not linked to service. His bilateral hearing loss did not warrant an increased rating beyond 90 percent. His hemorrhoids were rated at the maximum schedular rating of 20 percent.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for service-connected hemorrhoids is being remanded due to inadequate VA examinations and the need for an updated examination.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including traumatic brain injury and PTSD, have resulted in the need for regular aid and attendance of another person. The Board finds it at least as likely as not that the Veteran is in need of such assistance due to his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected hemorrhoids are manifested by frequent recurrences, bleeding, and fissures. The Board granted a higher rating of 20 percent for his service-connected hemorrhoids, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.