Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for service connection for bilateral shin splints to correct an error by the AOJ and ensure a VA examination is conducted.
The deciding factor: A medical opinion is warranted due to the Veteran's reported in-service symptoms and ongoing leg pain, as well as the need to review private medical records that may contain relevant information regarding her bilateral shin splint disability.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral shin splints, bilateral leg condition, bilateral leg swelling, edemas
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 20, 2025
- Citation
- A25015367
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