The Veteran's shin splints disability had onset in service and the Board finds that it is more likely than not a direct result of military service. Therefore, the claim for service connection for shin splints is granted.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the Veteran was diagnosed with shin splints early in his military service and continued to experience symptoms related to this condition during active duty.
- Claimed conditions
- shin splints
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 8, 2016
- Citation
- 1645989
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What this means for you
A grant means the Board allowed the benefit or issue identified in this decision. Review the original order: other issues in the same appeal may have a different outcome, and this decision does not predict another claim.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for shin splints, right knee disability, acquired psychiatric disorder (depression), stomach disability, and left ear hearing loss due to errors in providing notice of the right to a hearing.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to missing records and a pre-decisional duty to assist error. The claims will be readjudicated after obtaining any necessary records.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals for service connection for shin splints and a right knee disability have been dismissed as the Veteran requested withdrawal of these claims.
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