Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the appeal to obtain a VA medical opinion that considers the Veteran's contentions of in-service training with heavy gear and equipment.
The deciding factor: The August 2021 VA medical opinion did not adequately consider the Veteran's contention of in-service training with heavy gear and equipment, leading to the need for a new opinion.
- Claimed conditions
- arthritis, heel spurs, hallux rigidus
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 31, 2025
- Citation
- A25111247
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