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The Board has determined that the veteran's shin splints are service-connected, and she is rated at a 10% disability for this condition. The evaluation of her dysfunctional uterine bleeding remains unchanged.

The deciding factor: The VA medical records show treatment for shin splints during active duty, linking current symptoms to those in service.

Claimed conditions
shin splints, dysfunctional uterine bleeding
How they argued it
Direct service connection
Exposure basis
None
Rating
Not verified here — check the original decision
Decision date
May 17, 2000
Citation
0013066

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