Hemorrhoids — all decisions

An initial 10 percent rating for scars, post-fistula repair, partial colectomy and small bowel resection is granted.,A 30 percent rating for chronic right gluteal fistula is granted from April 18, 2016 to May 16, 2018.,A 60 percent rating for chronic right gluteal fistula is granted as of May 17, 2018.

The Board denied an initial compensable disability rating for service-connected hemorrhoids prior to November 16, 2012, finding that the Veteran's symptomology was mild to moderate.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to outstanding treatment records from a United States Army health care center, as well as the need for VA examinations for his right knee disability and skin condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's hemorrhoids, including any related symptoms such as anemia, external hemorrhoids, fissures, fistula, perirectal abscess, rectal stricture, and pruritis ani.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, chronic fatigue syndrome, and circadian rhythm sleep disorder. The appeals for an initial disability evaluation in excess of 10 percent for GERD and a compensable disability evaluation for hemorrhoids have also been denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for TDIU from June 1, 2016, finding that his service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from securing and maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are granted service connection as they are proximately due to or a result of his service-connected PTSD. Service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability and prostatitis is denied, while service connection for hemorrhoids is granted.

The Veteran's service-connected conversion reaction manifested by headaches is granted with a 50% rating from May 23, 2016. The other issues remain unresolved.

The Board has remanded the claims for irregular heart beat and murmurs, hemorrhoids, bilateral flatfeet, and left foot arthritis with plantar fasciitis due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran. The claims are now pending before VA for further review.

The Board has granted an effective date of October 12, 2007 for the award of a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU), to include on an extraschedular basis.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for hypertension, hemorrhoids, and left knee disability were denied because he failed to appear at the scheduled VA examinations without good cause.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were granted, with effective dates of March 7, 2000. The appeals related to right knee DJD, hypertension, IBS with GERD, hemorrhoids, and status post fracture of the proximal ribs.

The Board has denied service connection for chronic hemorrhoids and remanded the issues of service connection for left knee disability and a compensable initial rating for scar, residual of left knee surgery.

The Veteran's claim for a temporary total disability (TTD) rating due to convalescence resulting from service-connected hemorrhoids was denied as the evidence did not show that he required one month of convalescence following his surgeries.

The Board has determined that further development is needed to evaluate the Veteran's skin rash, hypertension, and hemorrhoids disabilities due to potential worsening of symptoms.

The Board has granted service connection for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and remanded the remaining issues on appeal.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for GIST, gastric ulcer, hemorrhoids, diarrhea, and a painful surgical scar due to the need for additional medical examination and opinion.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on all issues except left upper extremity neurological disability and left elbow scar have been withdrawn. The remaining issues are being remanded for further examination and evaluation.

The Veteran's hemorrhoidectomy rating was reduced from 10% to non-compensable effective February 1, 2014. The Board found that the improvement in his condition warranted this reduction.,For hemorrhoids prior to February 1, 2014, a compensable rating is not warranted as there were no large or thrombotic hemorrhoids with persistent bleeding and fissures. After February 1, 2014, a non-compensable rating remains appropriate due to the absence of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the claims of increased ratings for neck strain, right ankle sprain, and hemorrhoids due to outstanding VA medical records and a need for authorization and request of private chiropractic treatment records.