Hemorrhoids Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD with cognitive impairments due to MS is granted a 100% rating, and service connection for hemorrhoids as secondary to IBS is granted. The claims of increased ratings for the low back disability, right lower extremity radiculopathy, GERD, headaches, and kidney stones are all remanded.

The Veteran's claims for effective dates prior to December 15, 2016 have been denied as there is no evidence of a claim filed before this date.,The Veteran's claims for increased disability ratings are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial compensable disability rating for service-connected hemorrhoids is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to assess the severity of his symptoms.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hemorrhoids has been denied as no new and relevant evidence was received.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for a neck disability has been denied as no new and relevant evidence was received.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD, persistent depressive disorder, and anxiety disorder) has been granted based on the submission of new and relevant evidence.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for a sleeping disorder (diagnosed as sleep apnea) has been granted based on the submission of new and relevant evidence.

Service connection for IBS is granted under the PACT Act. Service connection for Hemorrhoids as secondary to IBS is also granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to an incorrect reliance on a VA medical examiner's opinion and the need for a new opinion that addresses the Veteran's lay statements regarding his symptoms.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, recurrent hemorrhoids, a recurrent bilateral eye disability (glaucoma and cataracts), a recurrent disability manifested by hair loss, a dental disability (rotten teeth), hypertension, erectile dysfunction, a recurrent lower extremity disability (tendinitis), and bilateral hearing loss. These claims are being remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded several service connection and rating issues due to the Veteran not responding to a request for waiver of AOJ consideration of new evidence.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hemorrhoids, esophageal spasms, and migraines due to insufficient evidence regarding their onset or relationship to service. Additional development is needed to confirm exposure to herbicide agents and asbestos, if applicable, and to obtain a VA examination to determine the etiology of each condition.

The Veteran's tinnitus is found to be related to his in-service noise exposure and has persisted since service.,Hypercholesterolemia is not considered a disability for VA compensation purposes, thus the claim cannot be granted.,There is no current diagnosis of hemorrhoids or renal dysfunction. The Veteran's complaints are deemed subjective and self-reported without objective evidence supporting these conditions.,The Veteran has bilateral hearing loss, cervical spine degenerative arthritis, and nephrolithiasis which were diagnosed post-service but not related to service.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss is remanded as the etiology of the condition remains unclear.,Service connection for cervical spine disability (degenerative arthritis) is remanded due to insufficient evidence linking the current condition to service.,Service connection for nephrolithiasis is remanded as there are no definitive diagnoses prior to the Veteran's claims.

The Board has decided to remand the cases of the Veteran's low back disability, rectum prolapse, and hemorrhoids due to lack of recent VA examinations and updated treatment records.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for hemorrhoids and sinusitis due to insufficient evidence regarding their etiology. The Veteran is seeking service connection for these conditions, which are supported by in-service treatment records and current symptoms.

The Board has remanded several issues related to service connection for various conditions, effective date determinations, and other claims due to procedural defects in the initial rating decision.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for an increased rating for hemorrhoids and granted a 10 percent disability rating for bilateral hearing loss. The criteria for a higher rating were not met in either case.

The Board has granted service connection for a left hip disability, but the issues of service connection for MRSA, OSA, and hemorrhoids are remanded due to potential toxic exposure during service.

The Board has granted service connection for diverticular disease and hemorrhoids, finding that these conditions are related to an in-service injury.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for cystic kidney disease is denied.,His rating for hemorrhoids remains at 10 percent, as there is no evidence of persistent bleeding or secondary anemia.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions, including hemorrhoids and hypertension, were found to not meet the criteria for a compensable rating at any point during the appeal period.,For post-operative arthroscopy with degenerative joint disease of the left ankle, the evidence did not support a disability rating in excess of 10 percent.

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

The Board has remanded the claims for irregular heartbeat and murmurs, as well as hemorrhoids, due to insufficient efforts in obtaining service treatment records and incomplete addendum opinions.