The Veteran's IBS, fibrocystic breast disease, and insomnia were all found to have onset during service and are therefore granted.,Residuals of the right fourth toe fracture, tendonitis of both wrists, residuals of a fractured third finger, and left ankle strain were not found to be related to service.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's IBS, fibrocystic breast disease, and insomnia were diagnosed during or shortly after service and have been ongoing since then. The VA examiner provided an opinion that these conditions began in service.,For the residuals of a right fourth toe fracture, tendonitis of both wrists, residuals of a fractured third finger, and left ankle strain, there was no evidence of current disabilities or residuals from the in-service injuries.
- Claimed conditions
- irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), fibrocystic breast disease, insomnia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 27, 2018
- Citation
- 18152755
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