Denied
The Board denied service connection for rectal bleeding/gastrointestinal issue, to include hemorrhoids and a rating in excess of 70 percent for persistent depressive disorder with anxious distress.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that the Veteran's rectal bleeding or psychiatric symptoms were related to his active service.
- Claimed conditions
- rectal bleeding/gastrointestinal issue, to include hemorrhoids
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 16, 2025
- Citation
- A25089208
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