The Board granted a disability rating of 30 percent for both the left and right leg shin splints, as the Veteran's condition has caused frequent pain lasting longer than a year that is resistant to treatment.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's bilateral shin splints have been more than moderate in impairment, causing frequent pain lasting longer than a year that has been resistant to treatment and causing difficulty walking. The use of orthotics, braces, night splints, and a cane, as well as ointments, gels, and other medications, did not alleviate the Veteran's condition.
- Claimed conditions
- shin splints
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- January 11, 2023
- Citation
- 23001825
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
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