Hemorrhoids Board decisions

The Board has granted an earlier effective date of June 1, 2018 for the grant of service connection for hemorrhoids. However, the issue of entitlement to a higher disability rating for hemorrhoids is remanded due to inadequate examination.

The Veteran's sinus disability is not service-connected.,Diverticulitis was not incurred in or aggravated by service, and the Veteran's current condition is not related to his service-connected diverticulitis.

The Board has granted a 20% disability rating for the Veteran's service-connected hemorrhoids, effective August 14, 2023.

The Veteran's service-connected TBI does not require the need for personal healthcare services provided on a daily basis in his home by a person who is licensed to provide such services or who provides such services under the regular supervision of a licensed healthcare professional. The effects of the Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the requirements necessary to warrant special monthly compensation at any rate.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for hemorrhoids and neuritis of the anterior crural (femoral) nerve were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of large or thrombotic hemorrhoids, nor did it show severe incomplete paralysis of the femoral nerve.

The Veteran's entitlement to service connection for internal or external hemorrhoids status post hemorrhoidectomy with residuals is granted. The Veteran's entitlement to a disability rating of 40 percent, and no higher, for residual(s) of prostate cancer from May 14, 2024, is granted.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including bilateral pes planus and right hip osteoarthritis associated with bilateral pes planus, have precluded him from securing and maintaining a substantially gainful occupation since June 5, 2014. The Board has granted an effective date of June 5, 2014, but no earlier.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors. A new VA examination is needed for the Veteran's coronary artery disease and gastrointestinal conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for hemorrhoids and a left ankle disability as secondary to pes planus, both conditions being deemed the result of military service. The decision is based on medical evidence supporting these findings.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions due to a lack of VA examinations and further review.

The Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disability alone prevented him from securing and following substantially gainful employment prior to March 18, 2020.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for GERD, sinusitis, hernia with residuals, hemorrhoids, gastritis, bilateral hearing loss, erectile dysfunction, and hypertension. The evidence did not support a finding of in-service onset or current disability for any of these conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for waiver of recovery of an overpayment due to a retroactive apportionment payment for his daughter, finding that the debt was validly created and recovery would not be against equity and good conscience.

The Board is remanding the claims for service connection for various disabilities due to duty-to-assist errors and new evidence submitted by the Veteran.

The Veteran's claim for a 10 percent rating for hemorrhoids was granted effective June 4, 2019. The Board found that the evidence supported this earlier date of service connection.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service connection due to in-service noise exposure.,Service connection for bilateral pes planus is denied because the preexisting condition did not worsen during service.,Entitlement to service connection for bronchitis is dismissed due to withdrawal by the Veteran.,The Veteran's BHL, right foot pain, and hemorrhoids are remanded for further evaluation.,Right foot pain is remanded for a VA examination.,Hemorrhoids are also remanded for a VA examination.

The Veteran's toes fungus condition is related to service and the claim for this condition has been granted. The claim for hemorrhoids condition is remanded.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection have been dismissed as she withdrew her appeal.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is granted. The claims for diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and tinnitus are denied. The Veteran's hearing loss rating remains at 30 percent.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hemorrhoids has been granted, but the case is remanded to obtain a VA medical opinion regarding whether the condition existed during active duty and if it is related to service.