Hemorrhoids Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for right foot 4th toe fracture was denied due to failure to report for the scheduled examination. The effective date for the 10 percent rating for hemorrhoids was granted based on private medical records showing a thrombosed hemorrhoidectomy in January 2011. For the period from November 23, 2015 to March 9, 2016, the Veteran received a 20 percent rating for hemorrhoids. Since March 10, 2016, he is receiving the maximum schedular rating of 20 percent.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for hemorrhoids and impaired sphincter control, finding that the effective date should be August 29, 2018.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for right knee, left knee, and hemorrhoids disabilities have been denied. The case is REMANDED to consider the issue of entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability prior to July 1, 2015.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain an adequate VA medical opinion for the Veteran's service-connected hemorrhoids and to develop his claim for TDIU.

The Veteran withdrew their appeals regarding the service connection for lower back disability, left shoulder disability, cervical spine disability, and a compensable rating for hemorrhoids.

The Veteran's tinnitus and right shoulder disability are granted service connection. The Veteran's hemorrhoids and jaw disability claims are remanded for further examination.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for new VA examinations.

The Board has granted a higher initial disability rating of 20 percent for the service-connected hemorrhoids from October 28, 2015 through January 9, 2018.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hemorrhoids and hypertension have been reopened due to the submission of new evidence. The cases are being remanded for further examination and opinion regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's onychomycosis was granted service connection as it is related to active service.,The Veteran's rhinitis and hemorrhoids were denied increased ratings as they do not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including obstructive sleep apnea and lumbar spine degenerative disc disease, have rendered him unemployable since June 2, 2016. Basic eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance is also established as of that date.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus was granted with an effective date of August 2, 2014. The claim for a higher rating for hemorrhoids was denied as the increase in rating is not factually ascertainable within one year prior to November 6, 2017.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left knee condition has been reopened, and the Board finds that new and material evidence has been received to reopen this claim. The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is found to be related to his military service.,The Veteran's nasal condition/allergies are remanded as there is insufficient medical opinion regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's initial claim for a higher rating for his service-connected hemorrhoids was granted, and he is now receiving a 20 percent disability rating throughout the period on appeal. The highest available schedular rating for hemorrhoids under DC 7336 is 20 percent.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as she withdrew her request for review of the decisions regarding service connection for hemorrhoids, shortness of breath, and the assigned initial 30 percent rating for migraine headaches.

The Veteran's appeal for higher ratings and service connection for IBS, umbilical hernia, hemorrhoids, and gallstones is being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and opinions.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient efforts by the AOJ in obtaining a colonoscopy report, which is necessary for an accurate assessment of the Veteran's hemorrhoids. The Veteran must provide additional non-VA treatment records and complete releases if needed.

The appeal for reducing the rating of hemorrhoids, granting service connection for chest pain, and granting service connection for a right ankle disability is dismissed due to the appellant's death.

The Board denied an increased rating for the Veteran's reoccurring rectal abscess with thrombosed hemorrhoids, finding that his condition did not meet the criteria for a higher rating prior to May 18, 2023 and from May 18, 2023 onwards. The Veteran was assigned a 30% disability rating effective May 18, 2023.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hemorrhoids is denied as there is no current evidence of the condition.,Service connection for tuberculosis is also denied, with no current evidence of the condition during the appeal period.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for bronchitis is remanded due to insufficient medical evidence on file.