Hemorrhoids — all decisions

The Veteran's service connection claims for tinnitus and hemorrhoids have been granted. The remaining issues, including those related to his back disability, plantar fasciitis, GERD, and erectile dysfunction, are being remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for obstructive sleep apnea and hemorrhoids, finding that additional opinions are needed to address whether these conditions are related to his service-connected disabilities or ACDUTRA. The issues of entitlement to increased ratings for left ankle disability and right ankle scar have also been remanded.

The Veteran's duodenal ulcer and GERD are presumed to be related to exposure at Camp Lejeune. Hemorrhoids are linked to service due to a previous in-service injury.

The Veteran's hypertension was reduced from a 10 percent rating to noncompensable effective May 31, 2016. The Board restored the 10 percent rating.,The Veteran's external hemorrhoids with secondary anemia are currently rated at 20 percent and no higher.

All claims for service connection and increased ratings have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew all appeals prior to the promulgation of a decision.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at the maximum schedular rating of 50 percent, effective from the date of receipt of his claim. The earlier effective date for service connection for migraine headaches is denied.

The Veteran's service-connected hemorrhoids are rated as noncompensable, and the claim for a higher rating is denied.,The Veteran's service-connected PFB is currently rated at 10 percent, and the claim for a higher rating is denied.

The Veteran's claims for chronic respiratory infections, hemorrhoids (claimed as anal fissure), a left arm condition, and sleep apnea have been denied. A 30 percent rating has been granted for the gastrointestinal disorder (hiatal hernia/GERD) effective March 8, 2018.

The Veteran's claim for diabetes mellitus was denied as there is no evidence of its onset during service or within one year after separation. The claim for hemorrhoids was denied due to lack of evidence showing its onset in service and the preponderance of evidence against aggravation by service.,Service connection for anemia was not granted because the evidence did not show its onset in service or a relationship with a service-connected condition.

The claim of a higher rating for service-connected hemorrhoids was denied. The claim of service connection for hypertension is remanded and requires additional evidence.

The Veteran's hemorrhoids are granted a 20 percent rating effective November 25, 2013. The issue of service connection for sphincter impairment is remanded.

The Board has dismissed all claims due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling updated VA examinations. The Veteran's service-connected conditions will be evaluated to determine appropriate disability ratings.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for hemorrhoids, left foot disorder, and COPD due to conflicting evidence in the record. The Veteran is asked to provide updated treatment records and undergo examinations by appropriate clinicians.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for various conditions have been dismissed.,A new and material evidence claim for diabetes mellitus, type II, has also been denied.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and initial ratings have been denied. The Board found that the criteria for an earlier effective date were not met, as the effective date assigned was the day following discharge from service. For other issues, no higher rating could be assigned based on current evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's hemorrhoids, finding that they are secondary to his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for hepatitis C, hemorrhoids, hearing loss, flat feet, asthma, sleep apnea, and acid reflux due to outstanding VA treatment records being needed.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to perform the basic functions of self-care and are as helpless due to his service-connected conditions, necessitating regular aid and attendance.

The Board has remanded several issues including service connection for TBI, reopening of a claim for hemorrhoids, and increased ratings for cervical spine conditions. The issue of TDIU is also being remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the other claims.