The Board has granted the application to reopen the claim for service connection for the residuals of a right leg hamstring injury. The underlying issue for service connection is addressed in the REMAND portion of the decision.
The deciding factor: New and material evidence was submitted that relates to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate the merits of the claim, raising a reasonable possibility of substantiating the claim.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of a right leg hamstring injury
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 8, 2013
- Citation
- 1311541
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What this means for you
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal includes multiple issues related to his service-connected disabilities and new claims. The Board has determined that a remand is necessary for the issuance of a Statement of the Case on certain issues, including those involving sleep apnea and hemorrhoids/dizziness.
- Granted
The Board finds that the Veteran's current right leg hamstring disability is related to an injury he experienced in service, and grants service connection for this condition.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and providing proper notice regarding secondary service connection.
- Granted
The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The appeal is granted as his PTSD is now considered service-connected.
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