The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and opinions.,The Veteran's shin splints claim is being remanded as it may be related to his already service-connected bilateral pes planus, and a new examination is needed.,The Veteran's left wrist disorder claim is being remanded for further evaluation.,The Veteran's psychiatric disorder (including PTSD) claim is being remanded due to the need for an in-service stressor verification and a VA psychiatric examination.,The Veteran's prostate disorder claim is being remanded as it may be related to exposure to Agent Orange or other chemicals, and a VA examination is needed.,The Veteran's skin disorder claim is being remanded as it may be related to exposure to Agent Orange or other chemicals, and a VA examination is needed.,The Veteran's kidney disorder claim is being remanded due to the need for verification of an in-service kidney condition or exposure to a chemical or jet fuel associated with assisting with recovery efforts in a plane crash at Eglin Air Force Base.
The deciding factor: Additional medical examinations and opinions are needed as the Veteran did not appear for scheduled examinations.,The Veteran's shin splints claim may be related to his already service-connected bilateral pes planus, and further evaluation is required.,A VA examination is needed to determine if the Veteran has a current left wrist disorder.,An in-service stressor verification and a VA psychiatric examination are needed as the Veteran believes he has an acquired psychiatric disorder related to active service.,A VA examination is needed to determine if the Veteran's prostate disorder may be related to exposure to Agent Orange or other chemicals.,A VA examination is needed to determine if the Veteran's skin disorder may be related to exposure to Agent Orange or other chemicals.,An in-service kidney condition or exposure to a chemical or jet fuel associated with assisting with recovery efforts in a plane crash at Eglin Air Force Base needs verification.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of left mandible trauma, shin splints, left wrist disorder, psychiatric disorder (including PTSD), prostate disorder, skin disorder, kidney disorder
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 6, 2020
- Citation
- 20031980
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What this means for you
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