Hemorrhoids — all decisions

The Board granted the restoration of a 10 percent rating for seborrheic dermatitis, and granted effective dates of July 16, 2021 or August 20, 2021 for several other conditions, while denying earlier effective dates for some.

The Veteran's right knee disability with total knee replacement surgery is granted, while other conditions are denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for hemorrhoids, finding that the severity of the condition did not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for hemorrhoids, fibromyalgia, and left hip strain/sprain with periarticular osteopenia.

The Board denied the claims for service connection and an initial compensable evaluation, finding that the evidence did not support a diagnosis of bilateral hearing loss disability or sleep apnea related to service. The Veteran's hemorrhoids were found to be noncompensable.

The Board denied an effective date prior to April 21, 2023, for the grant of service connection for hemorrhoids and remanded the claim for an initial compensable disability rating during a specific period.

The Board denied service connection for acne, bilateral pes planus, unsatisfactory restoration of tooth and malocclusion, unspecified, a reproductive disability resulting from antenna radiation exposure leading to a child born with a birth defect, eczema, hemorrhoids, athlete's foot, an acquired psychiatric condition, arthritis, gastrointestinal problems, low back strain, sleep apnea as secondary to a low back condition, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as secondary to an acquired psychiatric condition.

The Board remands the claims for a disability rating in excess of 20 percent for cervical spondylosis with cord compression, left and right upper extremity radiculopathy, right ankle injury, and hemorrhoids due to inadequate VA examinations.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for thoracic strain, cervical strain, left ankle sprain with instability, and hemorrhoids.

The Board granted eligibility for the direct payment of fees to the appellant from past due benefits awarded in the portion of a July 2023 rating decision assigning an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for tinnitus, but denied such eligibility for higher ratings for left knee, left shoulder, right wrist and hemorrhoid disabilities.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for hemorrhoids, as there was no evidence of persistent bleeding and secondary anemia or fissures.

The Board remands the issues of service connection for hemorrhoids and an ear disability due to potential missing service treatment records and inadequate VA examinations.

The Board denied a compensable disability rating for epididymitis and status post hemorrhoidectomy, granted a separate noncompensable rating for erectile dysfunction associated with epididymitis, and granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on loss of use of a creative organ.

The Board denied service connection for various disabilities, including a bilateral foot disability, bilateral wrist disability, left shoulder disability, depression, recurring umbilical hernia, hemorrhoids, bilateral hammertoes, left knee disability, right knee disability, congestive heart failure, and diabetes mellitus type 2.

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 for any of the conditions appealed.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for various disabilities due to a lack of proper notification and scheduling of VA examinations.

The Board granted earlier effective dates for service connection and increased ratings for certain conditions, but denied an increased rating for hemorrhoids.

The Board denied a compensable rating for hemorrhoids but granted a total rating for compensation purposes based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities and basic eligibility to Dependents' Education Assistance under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 35.

The appeal for service connection for hemorrhoids, neck disability, and migraine headache condition has been withdrawn by the Veteran.

The Board denied service connection for hemorrhoids and a compensable rating for seborrheic dermatitis, with folliculitis.