Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for an initial compensable rating for hemorrhoids and a rating in excess of 70 percent for major depressive disorder (MDD).
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a higher rating as it did not meet the criteria for a compensable or higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- hemorrhoids, major depressive disorder (MDD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 10, 2025
- Citation
- A25097721
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