Remanded (sent back)
The claims for service connection for lumbosacral strain, right hip strain, left hip strain, right knee strain, left knee strain, right ankle strain, and shin splints are remanded to obtain new medical opinions that fully address the Veteran's contentions.
The deciding factor: The previous medical opinions were conclusory and did not adequately address the Veteran's lay statements and contentions regarding the rigors of military service.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbosacral strain, right hip strain, left hip strain, right knee strain, left knee strain, right ankle strain, shin splints
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 6, 2025
- Citation
- A25096926
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