The veteran's claims for shin splints, pes planus, and hearing loss were denied by the RO in May 1999. The case is being remanded due to changes in the law.
The deciding factor: The VCAA has changed the well-grounded claim requirement, making it more favorable to veterans. As a result, the claims must be readjudicated on their merits.
- Claimed conditions
- shin splints, pes planus, hearing loss
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 18, 2001
- Citation
- 0101319
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