The veteran's service-connected bilateral shin splints and knee strains are currently evaluated at 20 percent, which is the maximum schedular rating available. The veteran's service-connected costochondritis does not warrant a compensable evaluation.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not support an increase in disability ratings for either condition as there is no objective evidence of functional limitation due to pain or other symptoms that would warrant higher schedular ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- {"condition_name":"Bilateral Shin Splints and Knee Strains","additional_notes":"Moderately severe bilateral shin splints with mild diffuse stress reactions about the knees and ankles, with normal range of motion in both knees and the right ankle and moderate limitation in left ankle plantar flexion."}, {"condition_name":"Costochondritis"}
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- April 12, 2006
- Citation
- 0610497
What this means for you
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