The veteran's claims for service connection for anal bleeding and a left foot disorder were denied in April 2002. New evidence received since then supports the diagnosis of anal bleeding but does not establish that it is related to service, while the service-connected small bunion on the left foot was confirmed.,The veteran's claim for increased rating for his right foot condition remains pending.
The deciding factor: New evidence confirms the current diagnosis and treatment of the veteran's conditions but fails to show a direct link to service.
- Claimed conditions
- anal bleeding, left foot disorder (small bunion)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- September 19, 2008
- Citation
- 0832208
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What this means for you
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Denied
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