The Veteran's service-connected left and right shin splints have been granted a 10 percent disability rating, but no higher. The ratings are effective as of December 15, 2017.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran experienced painful ambulation due to his bilateral shin splints, which was sufficient for a 10 percent rating under DC 5262.
- Claimed conditions
- left shin splints, right shin splints
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- October 31, 2023
- Citation
- A23030362
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for left, right ankle disabilities, left and right hip disabilities, left and right shin splints, and left and right knee disabilities due to inadequate nexus opinions in the VA examination reports. The Veteran contends that her current disabilities are related to injuries sustained during basic training.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has granted service connection for left and right shin splints, as well as an ulcer condition (duodenal ulcer), finding that the Veteran's current conditions are at least as likely as not related to his active service.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew her appeals concerning the issues of entitlement to service connection for various conditions and ratings. The appeals are dismissed.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided that the Veteran's service connection claim for left shin splints should be remanded due to inadequate medical opinions.
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