Hemorrhoids Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current hip condition, ankylosing spondylitis, sleep apnea, cervicogenic headaches, hemorrhoids, neuropathic pain at post herniorrhaphy site, erectile dysfunction, or brain tumors related to his service. The claims for these conditions are denied.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including hearing loss, hypertrophic gastritis, neck disability, back disability, right shoulder disability, right hip disability, left hip disability, right ankle disability, left ankle disability, bilateral foot disability, cholelithiasis, hiatal hernia, and hemorrhoids. The Board found that the Veteran's claims were previously adjudicated in a prior appeal.

The Veteran's initial disability ratings for hemorrhoids and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are granted, with a 10 percent rating for each condition starting from January 25, 2017. The service connection claim for right ear pain is denied.

The Veteran's hemorrhoidectomy residuals are granted a 20 percent rating throughout the period on appeal.,His coronary artery disease is found to be caused by his service-connected sleep apnea disorder, and he is granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has decided to remand the claim of service connection for hemorrhoids due to insufficient evidence and a need for further examination.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to a duty to assist error, and will provide further examination and opinion regarding the nature and cause of any obstructive sleep apnea and left ankle disability.

The Board has granted earlier effective dates of February 22, 2017 for both the TDIU and DEA benefits based on the Veteran's service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to inadequate VA examinations and the need for additional medical opinions regarding his claimed conditions, particularly those related to toxic exposures in Southwest Asia.

The Board has decided to remand the claim of service connection for hemorrhoids due to a potential contradiction in the evidence, requiring an addendum opinion.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD is denied. The Board found that the symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating, as they were consistent with a 50% disability rating.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for hemorrhoids, a neck condition, and pseudofolliculitis barbae. The evidence is at least balanced that these conditions had their onset in or are otherwise etiologically related to service.

The Veteran's service-connected tension migraine headaches and hemorrhoids have prevented her from obtaining and retaining substantially gainful employment throughout the period on appeal. The Board has determined that she is unemployable due to these disabilities.

The Board has denied service connection for a left hand disability, right ear hearing loss, and several other conditions. The Veteran's claims for increased ratings have also been denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for PFB, hemorrhoids, right index finger pain, and right groin pain. The claim for sinusitis was granted based on presumptive service connection due to exposure in Southwest Asia.

The Board has decided to remand the claim for service connection of hemorrhoids due to a lack of a VA examination, and it is determined that further development is needed.

The Board has remanded the claims for further development due to missing service treatment records and outstanding private medical records. The Veteran's SSN may be incorrect, and a search should be conducted using both correct and incorrect numbers.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including ischemic heart disease, PTSD, cervical degenerative joint disease with fusion C3-7, lumbosacral strain (low back pain), and various peripheral nerve conditions, meet the criteria for SMC at a higher rate due to their combined effect on his ability to perform daily activities.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea, finding that it is proximately due to or aggravated by his service-connected PTSD. The claim for service connection for hemorrhoids was denied as there is no persuasive evidence linking the current condition to service.

Service connection is granted for cystadenoma, headaches, hemorrhoids, right flat foot, left flat foot, right foot bunion, left foot bunion, right foot hammer toe, and left foot hammer toe.,Service connection is denied for hirsutism.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for a gastrointestinal condition is being remanded due to the submission of new and relevant evidence. The Board finds that there may be a nexus between his current gastrointestinal symptoms and his military service, including exposure to toxic substances on the flight line.