Hemorrhoids Board decisions

The Board has found that there has not been substantial compliance with the previous September 2023 Board remand directives regarding the Veteran's hemorrhoids, and another remand is required. The issues of an increased disability rating for hemorrhoids and entitlement to TDIU are inextricably intertwined.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for left knee disorder, bilateral foot disorder, and hemorrhoids due to inadequate medical opinions. The cases are now pending with VA for further examination and opinion.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for various conditions, including b-cell leukemia, Hodgkin's disease, lymphosarcoma, soft tissue sarcoma, and hemorrhoids, all potentially related to herbicide exposure. The Veteran is required to undergo VA examinations to address these issues.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a lumbar spine condition, depression (secondary to physical conditions/persistent migraine headaches), recurrent sinusitis and rhinitis with mucus retention cyst, and status post hemorrhoidectomy has been granted. The rating for the status post hemorrhoidectomy remains at noncompensable.

The Veteran's service connection for hemorrhoids, mild TMJ disorder with bruxism, left carpal tunnel syndrome with cubital tunnel syndrome, bilateral plantar fasciitis, persistent depressive disorder, GERD with IBS, shin splint, right lower extremity, and shin splint, left lower extremity have been granted. The Veteran's service connection for left carpal tunnel syndrome with cubital tunnel syndrome has been granted at a 30 percent rating effective from November 21, 2019.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have worsened to the extent that they impact his everyday life. The Board finds new VA examinations are needed for a more accurate assessment of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to incomplete or conflicting medical opinions regarding the Veteran's claimed penile disability, bowel disability, and hemorrhoids. The cases are being returned to the agency of original jurisdiction (AOJ) for additional action.

The Veteran's appeal for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on housebound status or need for regular aid and attendance prior to December 14, 2019 was denied as his service-connected disabilities did not render him so helpless that he required regular assistance.

The Board has dismissed the issues of seborrheic dermatitis and infertility due to withdrawal by the Veteran. The remaining issues have been remanded for further development, including a VA examination.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for SMC based on aid and attendance, as his need for regular aid and assistance is due to non-service-connected conditions. The Veteran's TDIU claim was denied because he has sufficient combined rating from service-connected disabilities (60% for varicose veins of the right lower extremity and 40% for varicose veins of the left lower extremity) that do not meet the requirement for a TDIU based on unemployability.

The Board has remanded the case due to non-compliance with prior remand directives and a need for new etiology opinions regarding the Veteran's internal hemorrhoids.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims of service connection for lumbar spine and hemorrhoid disabilities due to new evidence submitted since the last denial. The claims are now pending on their merits.,Service connection for a chronic sinus disability is denied as there is no probative medical evidence indicating the Veteran has a current sinus disability that was incurred in service.

The Veteran's service connection claims for back condition, dizziness, headaches, and hemorrhoids are being remanded due to insufficient evidence. The VA is required to assist the Veteran in obtaining his military personnel records and medical records to substantiate his claims.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection of hypotension and urinary tract infection, as well as an increased rating for hemorrhoids, have been withdrawn. The remaining issues are being remanded for further examination and evaluation.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for lichen planus and hemorrhoids due to inadequate examinations. Further evaluations are needed to determine the current severity of these conditions.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted with a 10% rating. The claim of service connection for tinnitus has been reopened, but the Board finds that new and material evidence has not been submitted to reopen this claim. Service connection for deviated septum, sleep apnea, and hemorrhoids are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings on several service-connected conditions have been dismissed. The Veteran withdrew her appeal of the denial of higher ratings for right knee limited motion, left knee limited motion, right knee instability, for a scar of the right knee, and for allergic rhinitis.,Her request for an effective date earlier than February 26, 2020 for the 10 percent rating previously assigned for allergic rhinitis was also dismissed. The Veteran's appeal for increased PTSD to 70 percent has been granted.

The Veteran's initial 20 percent rating for lumbar strain is granted, and his increased rating for hemorrhoids is denied.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and has remanded the remaining issues due to lack of VA treatment records.

The Veteran's service connection claims for hemorrhoids and Sleep Apnea Syndromes (including Obstructive, Central, Mixed) have been granted. The Board found that the current conditions are related to in-service diagnoses and risk factors.