The Board denied service connection for irritable bowel syndrome, a compensable rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae, and a higher rating for hemorrhoids. The effective date for the award of service connection for hemorrhoids was also denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a current diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome or that the Veteran's symptoms met the criteria for a compensable rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae and a higher rating for hemorrhoids. The Veteran's claims were denied based on the lack of medical evidence supporting these conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Pseudofolliculitis Barbae, Hemorrhoids, Acquired Psychiatric Disorder, Sleep Apnea, Paralysis of the Right Sciatic Nerve, Paralysis of the Left Sciatic Nerve, Total Hip Replacement, Right, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Left, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Right
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 21, 2024
- Citation
- A24067505
What this means for you
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What you can do next
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