The Veteran's right thumb disability is currently rated as 10 percent disabling, but the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted.,The Veteran's bilateral shin splints are currently rated as noncompensable under Diagnostic Code 5262. The evidence does not support a compensable rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s right thumb disability has been evaluated at 10 percent since the appeal period began, and there is no evidence of limitation of motion with a gap greater than two inches or ankylosis.,The Veteran's bilateral shin splints have not resulted in any clinical manifestations such as ankle or knee impairments, malunion, or joint instability to warrant a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Thumb Status Post Near Amputation and Repair Surgery, Left Shin Splits and Patella Chondromalacia, Right Shin Splits and Patella Chondromalacia
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 15, 2024
- Citation
- 24007975
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