The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied. The bilateral shin splints are rated as noncompensable, right shoulder tendinitis and left shoulder tendinitis are both rated at 20 percent, bilateral plantar fasciitis is rated at 30 percent, the lumbar spine condition from June 30, 2012 to May 9, 2023 is rated as 20 percent, and right knee patellofemoral syndrome is rated as 20 percent.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's bilateral shin splints are not shown to meet the criteria for a compensable rating under the revised musculoskeletal rating criteria effective February 7, 2021. The VA examiners found that his shin splints required treatment for less than 12 consecutive months bilaterally.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral Shin Splints
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 2, 2023
- Citation
- 23059320
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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