The Board has determined that the Veteran's low back strain is service-connected and has granted a noncompensable rating. The Veteran's bilateral shin splints have also been granted, but are currently rated as noncompensable.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found no objective signs of pain or weakness in the Veteran's lower extremities during the October 2007 examination, and concluded that her symptoms were within normal limits. The Board agreed with this assessment and determined that a compensable rating was not warranted based on the evidence provided.
- Claimed conditions
- Low back strain, Bilateral shin splints
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 0%
- Decision date
- March 1, 2010
- Citation
- 1007513
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What this means for you
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