Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the matter for a new examination and opinion to resolve conflicting findings regarding the severity of the Veteran's left shin splint condition.
The deciding factor: There are conflicting findings between the July 2024 VA examination and a private evaluation from Dr. D.H., necessitating a new examination and opinion.
- Claimed conditions
- left lower extremity shin splint
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 22, 2025
- Citation
- A25110072
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