The Veteran's motion to revise or reverse the September 1998 rating decision that assigned a noncompensable rating for bilateral shin splints is denied.,The Veteran's motion to revise or reverse the September 1998 rating decision that assigned a 10 percent rating for cervical strain with parascapular muscle spasm and myofascial syndrome is remanded.
The deciding factor: The evidence at the time of the September 1998 rating decision did not support the conclusion that the Veteran’s shin splints were more appropriately rated as foot and ankle disabilities, nor did it indicate that the disability was related to any foot or ankle condition.,There is no indication in the medical evidence of record at the time of the September 1998 rating decision that the Veteran had a diagnosis of intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS), ankylosis of the cervical spine, or a vertebra fracture. Therefore, the RO did not err in assigning a 10 percent rating for cervical strain with parascapular muscle spasm and myofascial syndrome under DC 5290.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral Shin Splints, Cervical Strain with Parascapular Muscle Spasm and Myofascial Syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 25, 2018
- Citation
- 18137558
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
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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