The Veteran's claims for initial compensable evaluations for left and right leg shin splints prior to September 21, 2016 have been granted.,Both the claim of an evaluation in excess of 20 percent for left leg shin splints since September 21, 2016, and the claim of an evaluation in excess of 20 percent for right leg shin splints since September 21, 2016, are remanded.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's shin splints have resulted in pain and limitation of flexion of the knee with overall moderate impairment of the use of his legs prior to September 21, 2016. The Board granted initial compensable ratings for both conditions.,Both claims are remanded as there is evidence indicating a significant worsening of the Veteran's shin splints since the last VA examination in September 2016.
- Claimed conditions
- left leg shin splints, right leg shin splints
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 24, 2019
- Citation
- 19131918
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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