Granted
The Board granted service connection for anal or perianal fistula, finding the evidence to be in at least approximate balance as to whether the condition is related to the Veteran's active-duty service.
The deciding factor: The medical opinions provided by private examiners supported a link between the Veteran's anal fissure during service and his current anal fistula, considering factors such as prolonged sitting and limited movement leading to chronic irritation and inflammation.
- Claimed conditions
- anal or perianal fistula
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 4, 2025
- Citation
- A25104335
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