The veteran's claim for a compensable rating for service-connected hemorrhoids was denied due to the lack of evidence of irreducible large or thrombotic hemorrhoids with excessive redundant tissue.,Service connection for diabetes mellitus was denied as there is no evidence linking the condition to service, and it was not shown to be related to chemical exposure during service. The claim for eligibility for outpatient dental treatment based on a claimed dental disorder was also denied.,The veteran's two front teeth were broken during service but were filled after 180 days of active duty, which is considered normal at entry.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show the presence of irreducible large or thrombotic hemorrhoids with excessive redundant tissue, as required for a compensable rating under DC 7336.,There was no medical evidence linking diabetes mellitus to service or chemical exposure during service. The claim for eligibility for outpatient dental treatment based on a claimed dental disorder was denied because the teeth were filled after more than 180 days of active duty, which is considered normal at entry.,The veteran's two front teeth were broken during service but were filled after 180 days of active duty, which is considered normal at entry.
- Claimed conditions
- hemorrhoids, diabetes mellitus, dental disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 3, 2005
- Citation
- 0515120
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