Hemorrhoids Board decisions

The Veteran's attorney has withdrawn the appeal regarding whether the reduction of the rating for hemorrhoids from 20 percent to 10 percent, effective as of February 13, 2019, was proper.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not prevent him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation, as his combined rating does not meet the schedular requirements for TDIU.

The Board denied a TDIU for the period between January 9, 2020, and February 17, 2023, finding that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.,The Board also denied an earlier effective date for DEA benefits eligibility prior to February 17, 2023, as there was no evidence of a total and permanent service-connected disability before this date.

The Veteran's service connection claim for GERD is being remanded due to insufficient evidence.,Service connection for iron deficiency anemia, hemorrhoids, and tension headaches are all denied as the VA examinations did not provide sufficient rationale or evidence.

Service connection is granted for bilateral hearing loss, right knee contusion, ingrown toenails (bilateral great toe), and stomach disorder (hemorrhoids).,Left knee disorder remains denied due to lack of evidence linking current condition to in-service injury.

The Veteran's service-connected organic brain syndrome and atherosclerotic coronary artery disease require care or assistance on a regular basis to protect him from the hazards of his daily environment, resulting in an award of SMC based on need for aid and attendance. However, he does not meet the criteria for SMC based on housebound status.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and hemorrhoids have been evaluated as noncompensable throughout the appeal period.,Service connection for a lumbar spine condition is remanded due to incomplete information regarding treatment sources.

The Board denied a compensable rating for the Veteran's hemorrhoids, finding that the evidence did not show any manifestations warranting such a rating.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's claims for service connection, including right knee, left knee, right ankle, acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD), hepatitis disorder, and left shoulder disabilities. The decision also referred the issue of service connection for a right shoulder disability back to the AOJ.

The Veteran's sinusitis and hemorrhoids have been granted increased ratings, but the issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder remains on appeal.,The Board has found that the Veteran's allergic rhinitis does not warrant a compensable rating.

The Veteran's petition to reopen service connection for a tailbone fracture was denied. The claims for increased ratings of low back disability, left lower extremity radiculopathy, and hemorrhoids were also denied. TDIU was denied.

The Veteran withdrew their appeal for a compensable rating for hemorrhoids, and the Board dismissed the case as a result.

The Veteran's appeals for a compensable rating for hemorrhoids and a higher rating for an anxiety disorder have been dismissed due to her valid withdrawal of the appeal.

The Veteran's claims for various conditions, including PTSD, were denied effective from the date of receipt of his claim in September 1989. The Board found that an earlier effective date was not warranted due to the finality of the prior decisions and the lack of a valid appeal.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for a new VA examination to assess the severity of his service-connected digestive disability and for further discussion on the propriety of separate evaluations for each service-connected condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims of CUE in prior decisions regarding his service-connected hearing loss, tinnitus, right eye disability, anxiety disorder, thoracolumbar spine disability, hemorrhoids, and left thumb disability should be remanded for further action.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings have been remanded due to insufficient evidence or procedural issues. The appeals are not about service connection, but rather the severity of his existing conditions.

The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed to determine if the Veteran's internal hemorrhoids, rectal bleeding and anal fissure are related to her service. The claim will be remanded for this purpose.

The Veteran's hemorrhoids are granted service connection and rated at 10 percent.,The Veteran's prostatitis is denied a rating in excess of 10 percent.,The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is granted an initial rating of 20 percent effective June 6, 2019.

The Veteran's appeals for higher ratings for his right thigh impairment, right hip DJD, and hemorrhoids were denied.,Service connection for hemorrhoids was also denied.