The Veteran's claim for bilateral shin splints has been denied as there is no current diagnosis of the condition.,An initial evaluation of 10 percent, but no higher, has been granted for left foot hallux valgus and a separate evaluation of 10 percent, but no higher, since September 26, 2016, for calluses on the left great toe due to the bunion.
The deciding factor: The Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of shin splints or any leg disability and has not had one at any time during the pendency of the claim or recent to the filing of the claim.,There is no credible persuasive evidence that the Veteran suffers from shin splints productive of chronic functional impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral Shin Splints, First Metatarsophalangeal Bunion of the Left Foot, Calluses on the Left Great Toe due to Hallux Valgus of the Left Foot
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 5, 2019
- Citation
- 19168091
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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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