The Veteran's service-connected cervical strain and lumbar strain have been remanded for additional examinations to assess the current severity of his disabilities.,The Veteran's service-connected patellofemoral syndrome in both knees has been remanded for additional examinations to assess the current severity of his disabilities.,The Veteran's service-connected medial tibial stress syndrome in both legs has been remanded for additional examinations to assess the current severity of his disabilities.,The Veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss has been remanded for an examination to determine whether he currently has a disability within the meaning of VA regulation.,The Veteran's service connection claim for a bilateral eye condition has been remanded for an examination to determine whether any diagnosed conditions are at least as likely as not related to his active service.,The Veteran's service connection claims for left shoulder, left hand, right hip, right thigh, bilateral ankle, bilateral foot, and bilateral toe disabilities have been remanded for examinations to assess the current severity of his disabilities.
The deciding factor: Additional VA treatment records are needed as well as new examinations to determine the current severity of the Veteran's service-connected cervical strain, lumbar strain, patellofemoral syndrome in both knees, and medial tibial stress syndrome in both legs.,Additional VA treatment records are needed as well as a new examination to determine whether the Veteran currently has bilateral hearing loss within the meaning of VA regulation.,An expert opinion is needed regarding any additional eye abnormalities noted on service treatment records that may be related to his active service.,New examinations are needed to assess the current severity of the Veteran's service-connected cervical strain, lumbar strain, patellofemoral syndrome in both knees, and medial tibial stress syndrome in both legs. Additionally, an examination is needed for bilateral hearing loss and a new opinion regarding any eye conditions.,New examinations are needed to assess the current severity of the Veteran's service-connected left shoulder, left hand, right hip, right thigh, bilateral ankle, bilateral foot, and bilateral toe disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- cervical strain, lumbar strain, patellofemoral syndrome, left knee, patellofemoral syndrome, right knee, medial tibial stress syndrome, left leg, medial tibial stress syndrome, right leg, bilateral hearing loss, left shoulder disability, left hand disability, right hip disability, right thigh disability, left ankle disability, right ankle disability, left foot disability, right foot disability, disability of the toes of the left foot, disability of the toes of the right foot
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 11, 2019
- Citation
- 19144595
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