Hemorrhoids — all decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for a compensable disability rating for allergic rhinitis and hemorrhoids.

The claim for an earlier effective date for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities is remanded again due to failure to substantially comply with prior remand instructions.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for various conditions, including hammertoes, hallux valgus, IPK, bilateral knee disorder, unequal leg length, hypertension, hemorrhoids, dry eye syndrome, left clavicle/shoulder disorder, and hepatitis C, as additional development is needed.

The Board granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, dismissed the appeal regarding hemorrhoids, reopened the claim for a right shoulder disorder, and remanded several other issues.

The Board granted service connection for a neuromuscular disorder related to an in-service hemorrhoidectomy.

The Board remands the issues of entitlement to a compensable disability rating for post pilonidal cystectomy, incision, and drainage of perianal abscess, hemorrhoids, and service connection for sleep apnea as secondary to the service-connected COPD with associated interstitial lung disease.

The Board denied service connection for multiple disabilities, including left shoulder, bilateral wrist, bilateral ankle, and left elbow conditions, as well as remanded several other claims for further development.

The Board remands the claims for service connection and increased ratings for tinnitus, hemorrhoids, PTSD, lumbar strain, and allergic rhinitis due to inadequate examinations or the need for new examinations.

The Board denied service connection for a low back disability, finding no evidence of an etiological link between the condition and active duty. The claims for other conditions were remanded for further development.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hemorrhoids and diverticular disease, finding no evidence that these conditions were caused by or aggravated by his active duty service or any of his service-connected disabilities.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, a left arm disorder, hemorrhoids, a skin disorder, and a lumbar cyst to ensure that due process is followed and an adequate record is established.

The Board denied an initial compensable rating for hemorrhoids as the evidence did not support a finding of moderate or severe symptomatology.

The Board remands the claim for service connection of hemorrhoids to obtain an adequate addendum medical opinion regarding whether the condition is proximately due to or aggravated by the appellant's service-connected PTSD, including through an intermediary step of gastrointestinal issues.

The Board granted service connection for a sleep disorder as secondary to PTSD and TDIU for the period from November 10, 2014, to November 9, 2017, while dismissing claims for service connection for other conditions.

The Board granted service connection for hemorrhoids, finding that the Veteran's hemorrhoids had their onset during his active duty service.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for hemorrhoids is dismissed as the maximum disability rating has been granted.,The claim of service connection for sarcoidosis is reopened, but not granted. The Veteran's current pulmonary conditions are being remanded due to insufficient evidence and need further examination.,The Veteran’s heart condition remains at 60 percent prior to January 28, 2015, 30 percent from January 28, 2015 until June 11, 2018, 60 percent from June 11, 2018 until August 1, 2019 and in excess of 60 percent from October 1, 2019 forward. The Veteran's pulmonary conditions are being remanded for further examination.,The Veteran’s service connection claim for a pulmonary condition is being remanded due to insufficient evidence and need further examination regarding the relationship between his heart condition and his pulmonary conditions.,The Veteran’s TDIU claim remains pending as more information is needed.

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for Generalized Anxiety Disorder was denied, and his TDIU claim was also denied due to the lack of meeting schedular requirements. The Board found that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of a venereal disease and therefore, service connection for this condition is denied. The issues of service connection for prostate cancer, loss of teeth, hemorrhoids, sleep apnea, and arthritis in the back and right hip are remanded due to outstanding development needed.

The Veteran's right knee and left knee disabilities were granted service connection. The remaining issues, including those pertaining to the Veteran's shoulder, hips, sleep apnea, pelvis pain, and pes planus, are remanded for further development.,Service connection was established for the Veteran's right knee and left knee disabilities based on their onset during service.

The Veteran's appeals have been dismissed due to his request for withdrawal of all issues on appeal.