Hemorrhoids Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for hemorrhoids prior to June 18, 2021 is denied as there is no evidence of large or thrombotic hemorrhoids with excessive redundant tissue or persistent bleeding and anemia.

The Veteran's service-connected hemorrhoids are rated at a 10 percent disability rating, reflecting frequent recurrences of bleeding and treatment for thrombosed hemorrhoids.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment from December 2019 to March 5, 2020. As of March 5, 2020, the Veteran received a combined total rating of 100%, making the TDIU issue moot.

The Veteran's hemorrhoids were not rated higher than a compensable rating.,Tinnitus was evaluated at the maximum schedular rating available for that disorder.,Bilateral hearing loss was rated at 30 percent effective October 18, 2019.,Cervical spine disability was rated at 50 percent as of October 18, 2019.,Tension headaches were rated at 50 percent as of October 18, 2019.,Lumbar spine disability was not rated higher than 20 percent prior to February 7, 2020.,RUE radiculopathy and LUE radiculopathy were both rated at 20 percent.,Residual lumbar spine scar did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for erectile dysfunction and hemorrhoids due to incomplete VA examinations and inadequate medical opinions. The Veteran is seeking service connection for these conditions, as well as an increased rating for hemorrhoids.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation as of April 1, 2021.

The Veteran's TDIU claim was denied because the evidence did not show that his service-connected disabilities alone rendered him unemployable, despite meeting the schedular criteria for a TDIU.

The Veteran's hemorrhoids disability, which was initially granted at a noncompensable rating in August 2020 and later increased to a 10 percent rating effective February 10, 2020, is found to meet the criteria for this higher rating based on frequent recurrences of large or thrombotic hemorrhoids with excessive redundant tissue. The Veteran's ability to work was impacted by his hemorrhoids, which led to a partial impairment in sedentary activities of employment.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for hemorrhoids has been denied, and the hearing loss claim is remanded due to incomplete medical records.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, erectile dysfunction, hemorrhoids, and acid reflux have been denied as there is no probative evidence showing that these conditions began during active service or are otherwise related to an in-service injury, event, or disease.,For hypertension, the Board found no current disability and concluded that it did not begin during service or be related to any in-service condition. For erectile dysfunction, secondary service connection was denied as there is no evidence of a service-connected disorder causing or aggravating this condition. Hemorrhoids were not diagnosed at any point during the claims period, and acid reflux was not found based on the provided medical records.

The Board has remanded the claims for additional development due to insufficient evidence and failure to consider certain issues.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for his service-connected hemorrhoids was denied, and the claim for TDIU due to service-connected disabilities was also denied. The Board found that there was no evidence of large or thrombotic hemorrhoids with excessive redundant tissue as required for a compensable rating under DC 7336. For TDIU, the Veteran's combined disability rating did not meet the criteria at any point during the period on appeal.

The Veteran's claim for a bilateral eye disability is denied as there is no persuasive evidence of a current diagnosis or causal relationship to service.,Claims for earlier effective dates for hemorrhoids, unspecified respiratory condition, and dyshidrotic eczema are denied because the earliest date of claim is June 7, 2019.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, an acquired psychiatric disorder (to include PTSD, anxiety, and depression), allergic rhinitis, chronic sinusitis, left elbow disability, right elbow disability, neck disability, colostomy, diverticulosis, bilateral foot condition, heart disability, hemorrhoids, left ankle disability, right ankle disability, left hip disability, right hip disability, left knee disability, right knee disability, left shoulder disability, right shoulder disability, left wrist disability, right wrist disability, back disability, colon polyps, prostate disability, and vertigo were denied as there is no evidence of current diagnoses or a causal relationship to service.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for left and right leg disabilities, but denied service connection for hemorrhoids and a right hand disability due to lack of current diagnoses.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including post-traumatic stress disorder, Parkinson's disease, and diabetes mellitus type II, have rendered him in need of regular aid and attendance. The Board has granted special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hemorrhoids is granted. The claims for gastrointestinal conditions (including IBS and chronic diarrhea) and genitourinary condition are remanded due to insufficient medical evidence.

The Board has remanded the claims of entitlement to a higher rating for hemorrhoids and entitlement to a TDIU due to issues with an inadequate VA examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for gastrointestinal, lumbar spine, cervical spine and hemorrhoids disabilities due to incomplete service department records and inadequate VA examinations. The AOJ is instructed to obtain complete service treatment records and schedule VA examinations to address the etiology of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, eczematous dermatitis, and hemorrhoids due to duty-to-assist errors. The Veteran's left ankle sprain claim is denied as there is no evidence of an earlier effective date.