The veteran's bilateral shin splints are currently rated as noncompensable under Diagnostic Code 5312. The evidence does not show any moderate muscle disability, and the benefit-of-the-doubt standard is not applicable.,The veteran's varicose veins of both lower extremities do not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation under Diagnostic Code 7120. There is no edema or other symptoms associated with her varicose veins.
The deciding factor: There is insufficient evidence to demonstrate that the veteran has a moderate muscle disability in her bilateral shin splints, which would warrant a compensable rating.,The clinical findings do not show any edema or other symptoms associated with the veteran's varicose veins, and therefore she does not meet the criteria for a 10 percent evaluation under Diagnostic Code 7120.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral Shin Splints, Varicose Veins, Right Lower Extremity, Varicose Veins, Left Lower Extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- January 23, 2008
- Citation
- 0802388
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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