The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current umbilical hernia, and thus service connection for this condition is denied. The remaining issues on appeal are remanded to obtain additional medical opinions regarding left and right calf disorders, left and right shin splints, and a left shoulder disorder.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show the presence of a current disability during the pendency of the appeal period for the umbilical hernia claim. The remaining issues were remanded due to incomplete or inaccurate factual premises relied upon by the May 2021 VA examiner.
- Claimed conditions
- Umbilical Hernia, Left Calf Disorder, Right Calf Disorder, Left Shin Splints, Right Shin Splints, Left Shoulder Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 9, 2024
- Citation
- A24053940
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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