The Veteran's shin splints are granted a separate 10 percent disability rating from May 11, 2016. His right ankle lateral collateral ligament sprain is denied as the evidence does not support a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran has had treatment for his shin splints lasting more than 12 consecutive months and it is unresponsive to conservative measures, warranting a separate 10 percent disability rating. For his right ankle condition, there is no indication of surgery or marked limitation of motion that would justify a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Shin Splints, Right Ankle Lateral Collateral Ligament Sprain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 9, 2022
- Citation
- 22062835
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- Granted
The Veteran's right and left knee strains, as well as shin splints, were granted increased ratings. The Veteran also received special monthly compensation at the housebound rate from October 25, 2017 to March 11, 2024.
- Denied
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for specially adapted housing (SAH) or special home adaptation (SHA) grant due to his respiratory disability, which is presumed by the PACT Act. The Board found that the Veteran does not have a permanent and total disability resulting in anatomical loss of use of both hands, burns, or residuals of an inhalational injury.
- Denied
The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The right ankle sprain and right knee strain are rated at 10 percent each, with no higher rating granted due to lack of evidence supporting more severe limitations.
- Granted
The Veteran's shin splints have been granted increased initial ratings of 20 percent for each lower extremity, effective from the dates specified.
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