The Veteran's right shoulder disorder is not service-connected as it was a congenital defect that did not worsen during service. Service connection for bilateral pes planus and bilateral shin splints are granted due to their relationship with the service-connected bilateral pes planus.,Service connection for bilateral shin splints is remanded because of conflicting opinions regarding its secondary nature to the service-connected bilateral pes planus.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right shoulder disorder was a congenital defect that did not worsen during service, thus precluding service connection. Service connection for bilateral pes planus and bilateral shin splints are granted as they are related to the service-connected bilateral pes planus.,There is conflicting evidence regarding whether the Veteran's bilateral shin splints are secondary to his service-connected bilateral pes planus.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Shoulder Disorder, Bilateral Pes Planus, Bilateral Shin Splints
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 10, 2020
- Citation
- 20025046
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
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