The Veteran's service connection claims for hemorrhoids, ingrown toenails, bone spurs of the heels, right knee disability, varicose veins, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) have all been denied. The Board found no current diagnosis for hemorrhoids and noted that pes planus was noted on entry into service but not aggravated by service. Service connection has been granted for PTSD.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's self-diagnosis of hemorrhoids is not supported by the clinical evidence, which did not find any abnormalities related to hemorrhoids during his examinations. The Board found no current diagnosis for hemorrhoids and noted that pes planus was noted on entry into service but not aggravated by service. Service connection has been granted for PTSD.
- Claimed conditions
- Hemorrhoids, Bilateral Flat Feet, Ingrown Toenails, Bone Spurs of the Bilateral Heels, Right Knee Disability, Varicose Veins, Acquired Psychiatric Disorder (PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 1, 2018
- Citation
- 1806431
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