Service connection is granted for a right knee disability, but only subject to the laws and regulations governing the payment of monetary benefits.,Service connection is denied for shin splints of both legs (right and left).,Right hip and left hip disabilities are remanded due to insufficient evidence in the current record.,Hand disability (to include a cyst) and back disability are also remanded due to insufficient evidence in the current record.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right knee pain is presumed related to service, as it was diagnosed during active duty. The Board finds that her symptoms since separation from service are attributable to this condition.,There is no credible evidence of shin splints (medial tibial stress syndrome) in the current record. The Veteran's complaints were not supported by objective medical findings or treatment records.,The VA examiner did not provide an opinion regarding whether the hip disabilities were aggravated by service, as there are abnormal X-ray findings noted during service that may be relevant to this issue.,VA examiner did not address whether the hand disability (to include a cyst) and back disability were aggravated by service. The Veteran's complaints of pain and injury in service need further evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Disability, Shin Splints of Right Leg, Shin Splints of Left Leg, Right Hip Disability, Left Hip Disability, Hand Disability (to include a cyst), Back Disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 5, 2022
- Citation
- 22026609
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- Denied
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- Denied
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- Denied
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his low back, left knee, and right knee disabilities due to inadequate VA examinations. The AOJ is instructed to obtain private treatment records from Mays & Schnapp Pain Management and schedule the Veteran for additional medical examinations.
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