The Veteran's service-connected hemorrhoids, iron deficiency anemia, and scar status post (s/p) umbilicoplasty are all denied. The claim for a compensable rating for uterine fibroids is remanded.,The Veteran seeks increased ratings for her service-connected conditions of hemorrhoids, iron deficiency anemia, and scar status post (s/p) umbilicoplasty. Her claims for these conditions remain pending.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not support the criteria for a compensable rating for any of the Veteran's service-connected conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- hemorrhoids, iron deficiency anemia, scar status post (s/p) umbilicoplasty, uterine fibroids
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 12, 2019
- Citation
- 19128756
What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
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 a rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus and service connection for iron deficiency anemia.
- 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.
- Granted
The Board granted a 10 percent rating for hemorrhoids, which fully satisfies the Veteran's appeal.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for vertigo, incontinence, and GERD due to the lack of evidence supporting current diagnoses. The claims for hematuria and hemorrhoids were remanded for further development.
We are not the VA. Veterans’ Rights is an independent resource built for veterans. We are not the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, not part of the government, and not endorsed by any government agency.
This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your own situation, talk to a VA-accredited representative — many help for free.