The Veteran's claims for service connection for plantar fasciitis and basal cell carcinoma are remanded due to incomplete medical records. The left knee condition claim is also remanded for a new examination.,The Veteran's claim for increased rating of his left knee condition is remanded for further clarification on flare-ups and range of motion during such periods.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for TBI, spindle cell tumor, headaches, and an acquired psychiatric disorder are all remanded due to incomplete medical records and the need for additional opinions regarding the nature and etiology of these conditions.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for basal cell carcinoma is remanded for a new opinion from a VA examiner or oncologist to determine if there is a relationship between his condition and military service, including exposure to PACT Act/Agent Orange/Camp Lejeune.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of spindle cell tumor of left nasal cavity is remanded due to incomplete medical records. The need for additional opinions regarding the nature and etiology of these conditions remains.
The deciding factor: Incomplete medical records prevent a determination on whether there is a relationship between the Veteran's current conditions and military service.,The Veteran has not provided sufficient information about his left knee flare-ups or range of motion during such periods, necessitating further clarification.,Incomplete medical records prevent a determination on whether the Veteran's TBI, spindle cell tumor, headaches, and acquired psychiatric disorder are related to military service. Additional opinions are needed regarding their nature and etiology.,Incomplete medical records prevent a determination on whether there is a relationship between the Veteran's basal cell carcinoma and military service, including exposure to PACT Act/Agent Orange/Camp Lejeune.,Incomplete medical records prevent a determination on whether the Veteran's residuals of spindle cell tumor are related to his military service. Additional opinions are needed regarding their nature and etiology.
- Claimed conditions
- plantar fasciitis, basal cell carcinoma, left knee condition (status post arthroscopy with medical meniscal repair and degenerative joint disease with scar), traumatic brain injury (TBI) condition (previously claimed as status post concussions), residuals of spindle cell tumor of left nasal cavity, headaches, acquired psychiatric disorder
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 23, 2022
- Citation
- 22071533
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What this means for you
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