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Remanded (sent back)

The Veteran's hemorrhoids and body aches of the entire body are found to have begun during service, while kidney stones with lithotripsy, OSA with insomnia, right leg numbness and tingling, and cardiovascular disorder manifested by heart palpitations are not related to service.,Further examination is needed for the claims regarding body aches of the entire body, OSA with insomnia, right leg numbness and tingling, and cardiovascular disorder.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's STRs do not provide evidence of any current conditions. The VA examiner found no nexus between his current conditions and service.,VA examination is needed to determine if the Veteran has OSA with insomnia, right leg numbness and tingling, or a cardiovascular disorder related to service.

Claimed conditions
hemorrhoids, kidney stones with lithotripsy, body aches of the entire body, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) with insomnia, right leg numbness and tingling, a cardiovascular disorder manifested by heart palpitations
How they argued it
Direct service connection
Exposure basis
None
Rating assigned
None in this decision
Decision date
May 31, 2018
Citation
18106581

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