Hemorrhoids — all decisions

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and records.

The Board dismissed all the appeals related to service connection for various conditions and ratings, as well as SMC based on aid and attendance and/or housebound due to the appellant's withdrawal of the appeals.

The Veteran's claims for effective dates prior to July 5, 2013 and June 7, 2014 for service connection of tension headaches and hemorrhoids have been denied as there was no pending claim at the earlier date.,The Veteran's claims for initial compensable disability ratings for service connected tension headaches and hemorrhoids are remanded due to lack of a VA examination addressing current severity during flare-ups.

The claim for service connection for low potassium is denied.,The claim for service connection for residuals, spinal tap is denied.,The claim for service connection for residuals, colon cancer is denied.,The claim for service connection for deep vein thrombosis (DVT), claimed as blood clots, groin and legs is denied.,The claim for service connection for pulmonary embolism, claimed as blood clots, lungs is denied.,The claim for service connection for nephrolithiasis (kidney stones) is denied.,The claim for service connection for hemorrhoids is denied.,The claim for service connection for chronic pneumonia and residuals is denied.,The claim for service connection for a heart disability, claimed as high blood pressure, multiple blocked arteries, and heart attacks is denied.,The claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II (diabetes) is denied.,The claim for service connection for gout is denied.,The claim for service connection for arthritis is denied.

The Veteran's hypothyroidism, hemorrhoids, herpes simplex, and GERD were not found to be related to service.,Service connection for a personality disorder was denied as it is considered a congenital or developmental defect.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's right ear hearing loss, low back disability, sinus condition, and stomach condition are related to service. However, due to inadequate examination reports, the claims for hemorrhoids (secondary to stomach condition) have been remanded.

The Veteran's rectal adenocarcinoma with hemorrhoids with anal fissure is rated at a 60 percent disability rating, but no higher. The condition manifests as extensive leakage and fairly frequent involuntary bowel movements.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is denied as his service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from maintaining substantial gainful employment.

The Veteran's service-connected hemorrhoids are rated at a 10 percent disability level, effective from the date of the decision.

The Board has granted service connection for various conditions, including Crohn's disease and its related complications, as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected Crohn's disease.

The Veteran's service-connected hemorrhoids are rated at 10 percent, which is the maximum rating available for small, mild or moderate internal and external hemorrhoids. The Board found no evidence to support a higher rating.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions are being remanded as there are outstanding treatment records that have not yet been associated with the claims file.,Further examination and opinion may be needed to determine if any of the claimed disabilities are related to military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records and need for additional medical opinions. The claims include migraine headaches, spine disability (back pain), skull fracture, hemorrhoids, and dental trauma.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals regarding the claims of service connection for a gastrointestinal disorder, residuals of frostbite, and higher evaluations for hemorrhoids.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection have been denied. The Board found no legal basis for the assigned schedular evaluations, effective dates, or determinations regarding service connection.

The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea had its onset during service and is granted. The Board also found that the Veteran has right knee, ankle, and foot disorders, a right wrist condition (including ganglion cyst and carpal tunnel syndrome), hemorrhoids, a scar on his thigh, and residuals of skin cancer of the left cheek/nose, all related to service.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation since November 1, 2009.,Issues related to initial ratings and effective dates for various service-connected conditions are remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected hemorrhoids are rated at a 10 percent disability rating, effective from August 25, 2008. The claim for TDIU is denied as the Veteran does not meet the schedular requirements and there is insufficient additional service-connected disability to bring the combined rating to 70 percent or more.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevented him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation since March 18, 2011. Effective date of TDIU is granted as of that date.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records and need for further development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling examinations.