The Veteran's service-connected shin splints of the right and left lower extremities are currently rated at 10 percent each, but he contends that his disability is more severe than indicated. The Board finds that the current ratings adequately reflect the severity of his condition.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's shin splints have been evaluated under Diagnostic Code 5299-5262, which corresponds to unspecified injuries of the foot and ankle. His symptoms are described as pain on movement, tenderness, normal muscle strength, and noncompensable levels of range of motion.
- Claimed conditions
- Right lower extremity shin splints, Left lower extremity shin splints
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 9, 2015
- Citation
- 1529412
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- Whole decision: Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for cortical cataracts and pinguecula, while denying service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae, left ear pain, right lower extremity shin splints, and left lower extremity shin splints.
- Whole decision: Denied
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- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's bilateral keratoconjunctivitis sicca is granted a 20 percent disability rating, but no higher. The Veteran's right and left lower extremity shin splints are each granted a 10 percent disability rating.
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