The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for her cervical spine disability and varicose veins of the left popliteal area, as well as her claim for service connection for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The Veteran was granted service connection for hemorroids but found no evidence to support a current diagnosis. Her TDIU claim is referred to the RO.
The deciding factor: The Board determined that there was insufficient evidence to establish service connection for hemorrhoids and denied all other claims based on lack of medical evidence supporting the claimed conditions or their relationship to service.
- Claimed conditions
- hemorrhoids, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- January 29, 2010
- Citation
- 1004477
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, with the exception of remanding certain issues.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for service connection for hemorrhoids due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error, requiring an additional direct medical opinion.
- Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection, higher ratings, and earlier effective dates, as well as dismissed his claim for a TDIU.
- Granted
The Board granted a 10 percent rating for hemorrhoids, which fully satisfies the Veteran's appeal.
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