The Veteran's claim for service connection for a sleep disorder is denied.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for rectal bleeding and stomach disorder requires additional evidence to determine if they are related to service or any other condition. The claims are therefore remanded.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for right forearm disorder also requires further examination and evaluation to determine the cause of his symptoms and their relation to service or any other condition. The claims are therefore remanded.
The deciding factor: The preponderance of evidence does not support a finding that the Veteran has had a sleep disorder at any time during or approximate to the pendency of the claim.,There is insufficient evidence to determine if the Veteran's rectal bleeding and stomach disorders are related to service. Additional medical examination is required to clarify these issues.,The cause of the Veteran’s right forearm symptoms, including numbness and tingling, needs further evaluation to determine their relation to service or any other condition.
- Claimed conditions
- sleep disorder, rectal bleeding, stomach disorder, right forearm disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 16, 2020
- Citation
- 20003709
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