The Veteran's heart disease, including hypertension and CAD, was not shown to have been present in military service or many years thereafter.,The Veteran's psychiatric disorder has not been shown to be causally related to his active service or a service-connected disability.,The Veteran's excision of anal fissure and hemorrhoidectomy is not productive of occasional involuntary bowel movements, necessitating the use of a pad.
The deciding factor: There is no evidence showing that the Veteran's heart disease, including hypertension and CAD, was present in service or for many years thereafter. The medical records do not support a direct link between his current condition and military service.,The psychiatric disorder did not manifest until after separation from service, and there is no evidence of continuity of symptomatology or a nexus to service. Additionally, the VA examiner opined that it is less likely than not related to his service-connected disability.,The Veteran's excision of anal fissure and hemorrhoidectomy does not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 10 percent as he does not have occasional involuntary bowel movements requiring use of a pad.
- Claimed conditions
- Heart Disease, Psychiatric Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 6, 2015
- Citation
- 1528870
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What you can do next
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