Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for a left knee strain with shin splints and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with Major Depressive Disorder with Generalized Anxiety Disorder to ensure that VA has met its duty to assist by scheduling new examinations.
The deciding factor: The January 2023 examination was inadequate as it did not discuss the Veteran's flare-ups, nor make an opinion factoring in their impact on functional loss as required under Sharp. The February 2023 examination report is internally inconsistent and may not be relied upon for rating purposes.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee strain with shin splints, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with Major Depressive Disorder with Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 10, 2025
- Citation
- A25021721
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