The Veteran's right and left leg shin splints have been granted initial 10 percent ratings, effective from the date of decision. The issue of entitlement to a total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU) has been dismissed.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under any applicable diagnostic codes and the Veteran's shin splints were found to be productive of no more than slight knee or ankle disability, as evidenced by normal range of motion in both knees and ankles. The Veteran was also unable to provide evidence that his shin splints required treatment for 12 consecutive months and were unresponsive to surgery and conservative treatments.
- Claimed conditions
- Right leg shin splints, Left leg shin splints
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 12, 2023
- Citation
- 23038665
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