The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's right shin splint and Chiari malformation claims, including VA examinations to assess current severity and etiology.
The deciding factor: The decision was remanded due to the need for additional evidence and examination to determine the current severity of the Veteran's service-connected conditions and whether they are related to his military service.
- Claimed conditions
- right shin splint (stress fracture) with bone cyst, Chiari malformation
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 15, 2022
- Citation
- 22008587
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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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