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 regarding their relationship to service, with a request for an addendum opinion from VA.,PTSD and other acquired psychiatric disorders are also remanded, requiring an addendum opinion on whether they were incurred in or caused by service.
The deciding factor: The preponderance of the evidence does not support a current diagnosis of shin splints. The Veteran's lower leg condition is attributed to diabetes.,VA opinions did not address the Veteran’s claims regarding exposure to contaminated water at Camp LeJeune, and hepatitis C was diagnosed after service. An addendum opinion is needed to determine if these conditions are related to service.,PTSD and other acquired psychiatric disorders were not diagnosed in service or linked to service stressors. The examiner noted that PTSD did not meet diagnostic criteria under DSM-5.
- 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
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