The Veteran's shin splints of the right and left legs are each currently rated at 20 percent, which is the maximum schedular rating for these disabilities.,Both shin splints have been evaluated under Diagnostic Code 5262, pertaining to impairment of the tibia and fibula.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's shin splints do not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher evaluation as they are currently manifested by no more than subjective complaints of pain with objective evidence showing impairment of the tibia and fibula with moderate knee or ankle disability, but without any severe muscle injury.
- Claimed conditions
- Shin Splints
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 5, 2011
- Citation
- 1113324
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's right and left knee strains, as well as shin splints, were granted increased ratings. The Veteran also received special monthly compensation at the housebound rate from October 25, 2017 to March 11, 2024.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's shin splints have been granted increased initial ratings of 20 percent for each lower extremity, effective from the dates specified.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Board dismissed all appeals for service connection of various conditions, including insomnia, asthma, migraines, sleep apnea, erectile dysfunction, hypertension, bilateral hearing loss disability, pseudofolliculitis barbae, clavicle and shoulder disabilities, arm and leg radiculopathies, hip and knee disabilities, ankle disabilities, shin splints, and plantar fasciitis.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has replaced the current 10 percent rating for service-connected left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome with shin splints (left knee disability) under Diagnostic Code 5261, with a 10 percent rating. A higher rating is denied.
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