The Veteran's service connection claim for a back disability is denied as there is no competent evidence showing the current condition began during military service or within one year thereafter.,Prior to February 26, 2010, the Veteran's hemorrhoids did not result in persistent bleeding, secondary anemia, or fissures. Therefore, his claim for a higher rating prior to that date is denied.,Effective February 26, 2010, the Veteran's hemorrhoids resulted in anal fissures and bleeding, without anal prolapse or stricture, or more than occasional loss of sphincter control. His claim for an increased rating effective from that date is also denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not show a current back disability began during military service or within one year thereafter.,The Veteran's hemorrhoids did not result in persistent bleeding, secondary anemia, or fissures prior to February 26, 2010.,Effective from February 26, 2010, the Veteran's hemorrhoids resulted in anal fissures and bleeding without more significant symptoms.
- Claimed conditions
- Back disability, Hemorrhoids
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 19, 2011
- Citation
- 1130869
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Whole decision: Dismissed
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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