The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for shin splints of the right and left lower extremities, as well as right knee patellofemoral syndrome (PFS), have been denied. The evidence does not support a higher rating under applicable diagnostic codes.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence does not demonstrate that the Veteran's shin splints or PFS warrant ratings in excess of 20 percent under the current rating criteria, as they do not meet the criteria for more severe disabilities such as malunion of the tibia and fibula (DC 5262) or dislocated semilunar cartilage with frequent episodes of locking, pain, and effusion into the joint (DC 5258).
- Claimed conditions
- Shin Splints of Right Lower Extremity, Shin Splints of Left Lower Extremity, Right Knee Patellofemoral Syndrome (PFS)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 10, 2022
- Citation
- 22051563
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