Hemorrhoids Board decisions

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for chronic migraines, right great toe crush injury, bilateral hearing loss, and hemorrhoids before the Board could make a decision.

The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed to assess the current severity of the Veteran's service-connected hemorrhoids, and that an extraschedular evaluation may be warranted based on the symptoms and manifestations of his condition. The case is being remanded for these purposes.

The Veteran's depressive disorder NOS, left knee osteoarthritis, right knee osteoarthritis, hemorrhoids, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are all found to be service-connected.,Service connection is granted for the Veteran's diagnosed conditions based on their direct relationship to his military service.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals for increased initial ratings for hemorrhoids and right knee disability. The appeal is dismissed.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were granted, with the exception of those related to right hip disorder, left hip disorder, and left knee disorder. The headaches are considered a chronic disease under presumptive provisions due to their presence during active duty.

The Veteran's appeal to reopen a claim of entitlement to service connection for cervical strain based on the receipt of new and material evidence is granted. The issues of service connection for PTSD, left carpal tunnel syndrome, right carpal tunnel syndrome, hemorrhoids, right hallux valgus, left hallux valgus, lumbar disc disease and strain, degenerative joint disease of the left knee, right knee tendonitis, and generalized anxiety disorder are all remanded.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including stomach ulcers, prostate cancer residuals, anxiety and panic attacks, arthritis of the lower back, vision problems, umbilical hernia, high blood pressure, bilateral hand carpal tunnel syndrome, and arthritis of the knees. The evidence does not establish a link between these conditions and active service.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection of bilateral shoulder arthritis and hemorrhoids, leading to their dismissal.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU, compensable rating for hemorrhoids, and earlier effective date for an increased rating for hemorrhoids were all denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities (TDIU) as his combined schedular rating was already at 100%. For the compensable rating claim, the evidence showed mild or moderate symptoms of intermittent bleeding and itching. The earlier effective date claim was denied because there is no increase in disability rating.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including sinusitis, headaches, plantar fasciitis, low back disability, hemorrhoids, and erectile dysfunction. The issues include determining whether these conditions are related to military service or if they have been aggravated by other conditions.,The Board also remanded the Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for his left knee disability and cervical spine disability.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection of a right shoulder condition, left shoulder condition, and hemorrhoids. The Board has also granted service connection for left knee degenerative arthritis and right knee degenerative arthritis.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional examinations to determine if the Veteran currently has a dental disability, residuals of a fractured skull (excluding migraine headaches), and hemorrhoids. The claims are related to service connection.

The Board has dismissed all claims related to the Veteran's service connection requests, as well as his request for a compensable evaluation for tinea versicolor. The appeals are dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has dismissed all claims as the Veteran withdrew his appeals prior to a decision being made.

The Veteran's initial claim for a higher rating for his hemorrhoid disability was denied. For the period from May 27, 2015 to October 19, 2020, he was granted TDIU based on multiple service-connected disabilities. However, as of October 19, 2020, his claim for a TDIU became moot due to his already receiving maximum benefits.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his claim for sleep apnea and increased ratings for various conditions. The Veteran will need to undergo additional examinations to determine the current severity of these conditions.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeal, including the reopening of multiple service connection claims. The Board dismissed the appeal due to the withdrawal.

Service connection for hemorrhoids was denied. Prior to August 14, 2020, the Veteran's TBI did not meet criteria for a compensable rating.,From August 14, 2020, the Veteran's TBI disability is not rated higher than 40 percent.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to fully and fairly consider the merits of the Veteran's claims, including those related to service connection for various conditions. The case is therefore being remanded.

The Veteran's vertigo is granted as secondary to his service-connected tinnitus. The initial compensable rating for hemorrhoids prior to April 20, 2019 has been granted. A 10 percent rating is assigned from April 20, 2019 onwards.,An effective date of January 28, 2014, is granted for the 40 percent disability rating for fibromyalgia. The Veteran's right knee disability and sinusitis are denied initial ratings in excess of their current ratings.