Denied
The Board denied service connection for herpes simplex virus (HSV), Crohn's disease, and an anal or perianal fistula as the evidence of record does not support a finding that these conditions are related to the Veteran's active military service.
The deciding factor: The evidence of record does not show current diagnoses of HSV during the pendency of this appeal, and there is no credible evidence indicating a relationship between the Veteran's current disorders and his active-duty service.
- Claimed conditions
- herpes simplex virus (HSV), Crohn's disease, an anal or perianal fistula
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 8, 2025
- Citation
- A25105583
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