The Veteran's enuresis claim is denied as there is no current diagnosis of the condition during or approximate to the appeal period.,The Veteran's gastrointestinal disability (gastritis and irritable bowel syndrome) claim is denied as there is no evidence that the condition began in service or is otherwise related to service.,The Veteran's temporomandibular disorder and bruxism claim is denied as there is no indication of a current diagnosis of exostosis of the jaw, which is not considered a gastrointestinal disability.
The deciding factor: There is no evidence of enuresis during or approximate to the appeal period.,The Veteran's post-service medical records do not show any complaints or treatment for a gastrointestinal disability until many years after service. The preponderance of the evidence does not support a finding that his current diagnosis of gastritis and irritable bowel syndrome is related to service.,There is no indication in the Veteran’s medical records that his exostosis of the jaw developed during service, and there is no evidence suggesting it is related to any injury or disease. The preponderance of the evidence does not support a finding that his current diagnosis of temporomandibular disorder and bruxism is related to service.
- Claimed conditions
- enuresis, gastrointestinal disability (gastritis and irritable bowel syndrome), temporomandibular disorder and bruxism
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 26, 2019
- Citation
- 19174869
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