Hemorrhoids — all decisions

The Veteran withdrew the appeal for an increased rating for hemorrhoids before the Board promulgated a decision.

The appeals for service connection for migraine headaches, hemorrhoids, a respiratory disability, acne, and acne scars were dismissed due to a procedural defect.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral pes planus and hemorrhoids as there is no evidence of in-service worsening or a link to an in-service injury.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an initial compensable rating for hemorrhoids and service connection for anal fissure, acute sinusitis, and a skin condition, including folliculitis and skin tags/cysts.

The Board denied service connection for hemorrhoids and remanded the claim for further development regarding irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

The Board granted an effective date of March 31, 2016, for the award of TDIU based on a finding that the Veteran detrimentally relied on misleading VA communications.

The Board remands the claim for a compensable rating for hemorrhoids to ensure that VA makes adequate efforts to obtain outstanding private treatment records.

The Board granted a 100 percent disability rating for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and a 50 percent rating for migraine headaches, while denying other claims.

The Board denied service connection for hemorrhoids with anal fistula, finding that the evidence does not support a nexus between the condition and the Veteran's active service.

The Board granted service connection for hemorrhoids, but remanded the claims for degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine, right hip osteoarthritis, and right knee strain due to inadequate medical opinions.

The Board remands the matters of an initial compensable rating for hemorrhoid and service connection for a scar, to include as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected hemorrhoid disability due to inadequate VA examination and missing medical records.

The Board remands the claims for a compensable rating for hemorrhoids and service connection for right and left hip conditions to correct pre-decisional duty to assist errors, including obtaining relevant non-VA treatment records and providing an adequate medical opinion.

The Board remands the claims for a compensable disability rating for hemorrhoids and scarring to correct pre-decisional errors in the AOJ's efforts to fulfill its duty to assist the appellant with the development of her claims.

The Veteran's unspecified depressive disorder is rated at 50 percent, and his hemorrhoids are not compensable. Other claims for increased ratings for the hips, back, and right lower extremity radiculopathy are remanded.

The Board granted the restoration of a 20 percent rating for hemorrhoids and denied an increased rating, while remanding service connection for erectile dysfunction.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension and dismissed the claim for a disability rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD and major depressive disorder with insomnia. The claims for service connection for hemorrhoids, sleep apnea, vertigo, hypothyroidism, and TDIU were remanded.

The Board denied service connection for rhinitis, sinusitis, and asthma as there was no current diagnosis. The hemorrhoids claim was remanded for further development.

The Board granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) from May 14, 2016, and remanded issues related to the left knee instability and special monthly compensation.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevented him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment prior to May 1, 2014.

The Board denied service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and hemorrhoids as there is no evidence of in-service incurrence or a causal relationship between the conditions and service.