Hemorrhoids — all decisions

The Board dismissed all issues related to service connection for GI problems, hemorrhoids, stomach condition, and a higher rating for recurrent rectal abscesses with anal fistula disability.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, hemorrhoids, acid reflux/GERD, and a nervous stomach condition because the evidence did not show these conditions began during or were related to active service.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, a right shoulder disability, and denied or remanded claims for radiculopathy of the upper and lower extremities, an acquired psychiatric disorder, erectile dysfunction, hemorrhoids, and other conditions. The decision also noted that certain previously remanded claims were granted in subsequent rating decisions.

The Board granted service connection for colon polyps and hemorrhoids, but denied service connection for colon cancer. The claim for anal fissures was remanded.

The Board remands the claims for service connection and increased ratings due to a lack of probative medical evidence addressing the Veteran's reported in-service head injury and other conditions, as well as incomplete development by the AOJ.

The Veteran was granted a TDIU from February 2, 2013, to October 10, 2018, due to his service-connected disabilities rendering him incapable of substantial gainful employment.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for degenerative joint disease (DJD) of the lumbosacral spine prior to October 29, 2021, and a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities prior to April 25, 2017.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating due to individual unemployability resulting from service-connected disabilities prior to August 11, 2021.

The Veteran's service-connected hemorrhoids have been granted a maximum 20 percent rating from June 24, 2010.

The Board remands the claims for a right ankle disability, asthma, and an increased evaluation for hemorrhoids due to insufficient evidence.

The Board denied ratings in excess of 10 percent and 40 percent for the Veteran's lumbar spine disability, a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss, and remanded several service connection claims.

The claims for eligibility for specially adapted housing and a special home adaptation grant are being remanded to correct a duty to assist error.

The Board granted service connection for the Veteran's back disability and hemorrhoids, denied service connection for a left bicep tear, and denied an increased rating for PTSD.

The Board remands the veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities to correct a pre-decisional duty to assist error and satisfy regulatory and statutory duties.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected painful scar of the lower back, lower back/lumbar scar, and hemorrhoids.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and remanded the remaining claims, including those related to various musculoskeletal conditions, hearing loss, and other disabilities.

The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance from February 6, 2013.

The Board remands the claims for further development, including obtaining private medical records and verifying active duty for training and inactive duty training dates.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for hemorrhoids with prolapse of rectum to obtain a new VA examination due to an inadequate etiology opinion in the previous examination.

The Board denied the claims for initial compensable ratings and service connection, finding no evidence of current disabilities or sufficient in-service incurrence to support the veteran's appeals.