Hemorrhoids — all decisions

The Board denied an increased rating for the reoccurring rectal abscess with thrombosed hemorrhoids and granted a separate 10 percent rating for thrombosed hemorrhoids, but denied TDIU.

The Board remands the claim for a compensable rating of hemorrhoids due to an inadequate VA examination.

The Board granted service connection for headaches and lumbar spine disability, while denying service connection for traumatic brain injury (TBI), sciatica radicular pain hypoesthesia, paresthesia of the left lower extremity (LLE) and right lower extremity (RLE), cervical spine disability, radicular pain hypoesthesia, paresthesia of the left upper extremity (LUE) and right upper extremity (RUE), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), third digit of left hand, pain, third digit of right hand, pain, degenerative joint disease with impingement syndrome, right shoulder status post arthroscopy, left shoulder strain, gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD), bilateral hearing loss, hemorrhoids, and onychomycosis.

The veteran withdrew the appeals for service connection and rating issues related to various conditions, including obesity, chronic renal dysfunction/kidney disease, hyperthyroidism, Grave's disease, chronic liver disease, TMJ disorder, sleep apnea, back pain, dermatographic urticaria residuals from anthrax vaccine, and hemorrhoids.

The Board denied a compensable rating for chronic non-allergic rhinitis and granted increased ratings for maxillary sinusitis, anal/perianal fistula, hemorrhoids, and pruritus ani during various periods.

The Board granted a compensable disability evaluation rating of 20 percent for the entire appeal period for service-connected hemorrhoids, as the evidence established persistent bleeding and anemia.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for hemorrhoid with pilonidal cyst (also claimed as rectal bleeding condition) due to an inadequate medical opinion provided by the September 2024 VA examiner.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance is granted, as he requires regular assistance with dressing, keeping himself clean and presentable, and attending to his bodily needs due to service-connected disabilities.

The appeal was granted for service connection of left ear hearing loss and OSA, but denied for hepatic steatosis. Several claims were remanded.

The Board granted service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, considering that his service-connected orthopedic disabilities and major depressive disorder contributed substantially to his death.

The Board granted service connection for restless leg syndrome at a 10 percent rating and denied service connection for injury to teeth, while remanding the claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder, hemorrhoids, neck disability, and low back disability.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for a rating in excess of 20 percent for hemorrhoids, as the current rating already accounts for his symptoms.

The appeals concerning the issues of entitlement to service connection for various conditions and a higher level of special monthly compensation (SMC) for aid and attendance are dismissed due to the Veteran's death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board granted service connection for left carpal tunnel syndrome, right carpal tunnel syndrome, and hemorrhoids based on the evidence showing that these conditions had their onset in service.

The Board granted service connection for hemorrhoids and an increased 60 percent rating for asthma.

The Board denied service connection for multiple conditions, but granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Board granted service connection for herpes (cold sores) and denied service connection for chronic sinusitis, a back disability, left knee pain, left shoulder disability, chronic fatigue syndrome, right lower extremity restless leg syndrome, left lower extremity sciatic radiculopathy, left and right hand essential tremors, seborrheic dermatitis, allergic rhinitis, migraine headaches, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), hemorrhoids, right upper extremity radiculopathy, erectile dysfunction, and an increased rating for a psychiatric condition.

The Board remands the claims for a compensable evaluation of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), helicobacter pylori infection, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and hemorrhoids to obtain further medical evidence.

The Board remands the Veteran's claim for service connection for hemorrhoids to correct a pre-decisional due process error.

The Board denied the veteran's appeal for service connection for hemorrhoids and pseudofolliculitis barbae due to a late filing of the appeal.