The Veteran's shin splints of the right and left lower extremities are currently rated at 10 percent each, but higher ratings are denied.,The Veteran's service-connected alcohol abuse and drug abuse are in full sustained remission, with no chronic residuals.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not establish current disabilities for alcohol or drug abuse that would warrant service connection.
- Claimed conditions
- shin splints, alcohol abuse, drug abuse
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 9, 2019
- Citation
- 19102230
What this means for you
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