Hemorrhoids — all decisions

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, as well as a TDIU claim.

The Board granted a 30 percent evaluation for GERD and a 50 percent evaluation for cluster headaches, but denied an increased rating for right foot plantar fasciitis. The Veteran was also granted a 10 percent evaluation for external hemorrhoids effective May 19, 2024.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a clothing allowance for the year of 2020 due to the use of hemorrhoid hydrocortisone suppositories, as there was no evidence that the medication caused irreparable damage to his outer garments.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, finding that the evidence did not support higher ratings or service connection.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a clothing allowance in calendar year 2021 for a back brace, as there was no evidence that the use of the back brace resulted in wear and tear on the outer garment.

The Board granted service connection for posttraumatic headaches but remanded the claims for a back condition, hemorrhoids, and dizziness.

The Board granted service connection for Meniere's Disease and an increased rating of 20 percent for hemorrhoids, but denied a compensable rating for erectile dysfunction.

The Board denied a disability rating in excess of 70 percent for generalized anxiety disorder, denied compensable ratings for external hemorrhoids and sinusitis, granted service connection for migraine headaches secondary to sinusitis, and granted service connection for left foot and left shoulder conditions. The claims for increased ratings for urethral stricture, lumbosacral strain, and ulnar neuropathy were remanded.

The Board granted service connection for hemorrhoids, external or internal and denied an initial compensable evaluation for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The claims for readjudication of the previously denied claims for dermatophytosis, tinea pedis, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and external or internal hemorrhoids were granted.

The Board remands the claim for an initial compensable rating for service-connected hemorrhoids with pruritus ani to correct a pre-decisional duty-to-assist error in failing to afford the Veteran an adequate VA examination and assist in obtaining a complete record of treatment reports related to the disability.

The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance due to her service-connected disabilities.

The Board granted an annual VA clothing allowance for the 2005 calendar year due to the use of ointments to treat service-connected hemorrhoids.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection for grade II A-C separation (right shoulder) and hemorrhoids.

The Veteran's service connection for generalized anxiety disorder was granted, while several other claims for increased ratings were denied. A 10 percent rating was also granted for certain scars starting from September 24, 2021.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for hemorrhoids as the evidence did not support persistent bleeding and secondary anemia or fissures.

The Board denied service connection for a bilateral hearing loss disability and an effective date prior to May 26, 2021, for the grants of service connection for hemorrhoids and acne. The claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, a left wrist disability (claimed as arthritis), a left arm disability (claimed as numbness), a right arm disability (claimed as numbness), painful joints, and acne and hemorrhoids were remanded.

The Board denied service connection for multiple conditions, including sinusitis, vertigo, and various musculoskeletal disorders, as the evidence did not support a finding of current disability or nexus to active duty.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for hemorrhoids and an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include unspecified trauma and stressor related disorder, due to inadequate medical opinions that failed to address the Veteran's lay statements.

The Veteran was granted an effective date of August 15, 2019, for a rating of 20 percent for left ankle lateral collateral ligament sprain status post debridement and loose body removal. An increased rating in excess of 20 percent was denied.

The Veteran's service connection for headaches was granted, while other claims were denied or dismissed. The rectal sphincter tone impairment was rated at 30 percent.