The Veteran's claim for service connection for shin splints has been denied as there is no current diagnosis or treatment for the condition.,Barrett's esophagus and hepatitis C are remanded due to insufficient evidence addressing potential exposure at Camp LeJeune.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is also remanded with regard to the Veteran's stressor allegations.
The deciding factor: The preponderance of the evidence does not support a current diagnosis or treatment for shin splints. The VA examiner noted no clinical findings and stated that the condition was related to diabetes.,The VA opinion did not address the Veteran’s contention that his Barrett's esophagus is due to exposure at Camp LeJeune, and thus an addendum opinion is needed.,The VA opinion did not address whether the Veteran's current psychiatric disorders are related to service or if a superimposed disease/injury occurred during service.
- Claimed conditions
- shin splints, Barrett's esophagus, hepatitis C, an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 14, 2020
- Citation
- 20066454
What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
What you can do next
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