Hemorrhoids — all decisions

The Board has remanded the cases of service connection for hemorrhoids and erectile dysfunction due to insufficient medical opinions. The Veteran's claims are pending further development.

The Veteran's hemorrhoids are rated at a maximum of 20 percent, effective January 18, 2012. The claim for an increased rating for bursitis of the left shoulder is remanded due to inadequate examination findings.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of residuals of a stomach virus, to include GERD; compensable evaluation for service-connected hemorrhoids; and compensable evaluation for service-connected melasma were all denied. The Board found that there was no evidence linking the current diagnoses to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for posterior tibial tendonitis, right ankle; hemorrhoids; and rhinitis have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support higher ratings under applicable diagnostic codes.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, bilateral hearing loss disability, and hemorrhoids have been granted service connection. The Veteran is also awarded a rating of 20 percent for his bilateral hearing loss disability.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for seizure disorder was granted, and his claim for service connection for diverticulosis is being remanded.,A new examination is required to determine the severity of GERD with IBS and whether diverticulosis is related to service-connected conditions.

The Board has remanded the cases of hemorrhoids, low back disability, hypertension, and right hip disability for further development as the medical records are inadequate to address the Veteran's STRs regarding these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for presbyopia, right eye condition, eczema, hemorrhoids, tinnitus, and herpes were all denied. The Veteran's claim for eczema was granted with an effective date of April 29, 2016.,The Veteran's claims for right eye condition, allergies, and nose condition are pending and will be remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for sleep apnea and rectal bleeding due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical opinions on the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prior to February 3, 2017 did not prevent him from obtaining and maintaining gainful employment.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rate of special monthly compensation based on loss of use of a creative organ was denied.,The Veteran's appeal for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus was denied.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for Crohn’s disease as secondary to his service-connected prostate cancer and hemorrhoids. The Board found that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities aggravated his Crohn’s disease.

The Board has remanded the case for further adjudication due to a failure to ensure that VA fulfilled its duty to assist by not affording the Veteran an examination to determine what impairments affect his ability to care for himself, which might require aid and attendance, and were attributable to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating of 10 percent for hemorrhoids prior to February 25, 2016 is granted. The Board finds that the evidence reasonably shows that the Veteran had thrombosed hemorrhoids with frequent recurrences.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection and increased evaluations has been granted. He is now service-connected for erectile dysfunction, hypertension (presumptive), GERD, peripheral neuropathy of the arms, allergic rhinitis, and hemorrhoids.

The Veteran's service connection claims for throat condition, GERD, right knee disability, hemorrhoids and low back disability have been granted. The rating of 40% has been assigned for the low back disability from June 22, 2017.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete service records and the need for further medical examinations. The issues include bilateral hearing loss, bilateral tinnitus, an acquired psychiatric disorder, a back disorder, a bilateral foot disorder, a right inguinal hernia, diverticulitis, and hemorrhoids.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records and unclear medical opinions. The Veteran is requested to provide dates of her Reserve service periods, as well as any outstanding private treatment records relevant to her claimed conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development, including obtaining medical records and conducting VA examinations to assess his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient development and lack of adequate medical opinions regarding pre-existing conditions. The issues include sleep apnea syndrome, bilateral knee condition, hemorrhoids, and an initial compensable rating for colon polyps.