Granted
The Board granted an initial rating of 20 percent for left ankle sprain with shin splints, resolving any doubt in the Veteran's favor.
The deciding factor: Considering functional loss due to pain and instability, the Veteran's left ankle sprain with shin splints manifested in marked limitation of motion, warranting a 20 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 5271.
- Claimed conditions
- left ankle sprain with shin splints
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- March 4, 2025
- Citation
- 25003112
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