The Board denied service connection for bilateral Achilles tendonitis, finding no evidence of the condition in service and noting that it developed years after discharge. The claim for shin splints was also denied as there was no evidence of a current disability.,However, new VA treatment records received since January 1997 suggest the veteran may have a chronic shin disorder, which is considered new and material evidence to reopen his claim.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the veteran's Achilles tendonitis was not related to service as there was no in-service injury or disease. The shin splints were denied as there was no current disability documented.,New VA treatment records provided since January 1997 suggest a chronic shin disorder, which is considered new and material evidence.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral Achilles Tendonitis, Disability claimed as bilateral shin splints
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 21, 2008
- Citation
- 0836106
This is a plain-language summary generated by AI from a public Board of Veterans’ Appeals decision. It can contain errors — always verify against the original. Look up the original decision on VA.gov (opens in a new tab) using citation 0836106.
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Board has granted a 70 percent rating for the Veteran's PTSD, effective April 15, 2019. The Veteran is denied entitlement to a TDIU based solely on his PTSD.
- Granted
The Veteran's right shoulder bursitis, bilateral achilles tendonitis, and left knee disability have been rated for the relevant period. The Board has granted a 40% rating for his right shoulder bursitis from July 1, 2013, and TDIU is granted.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's claims for service connection of traumatic brain injury, bilateral Achilles tendonitis, and erectile dysfunction have been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal request. The remaining issues were adjudicated and decisions were made on them.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral Achilles tendonitis is related to service and grants service connection for this condition.
Free starter guide for your own claim
Reading this because you were denied or under-rated? Get the plain-English next steps — your appeal options, the deadline that protects you, and how appeals like yours turn out. One email, no spam.
We will only use this to send the guide. No spam, unsubscribe any time. We never sell your information.
We are not the VA. Veterans’ Rights is an independent resource built for veterans. We are not the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, not part of the government, and not endorsed by any government agency.
This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your own situation, talk to a VA-accredited representative — many help for free.