The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for shin splints of both lower extremities, as the evidence did not support a finding that his conditions were more severe than already reflected by the 10 percent ratings.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations found no evidence of moderate severity or impact on knee or ankle functioning, and the Veteran's self-reports were inconsistent with medical knowledge about shin splints and their effects.
- Claimed conditions
- shin splints of the left lower extremity, shin splints of the right lower extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 9, 2025
- Citation
- 25006307
What this means for you
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What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for shin splints of the left lower extremity, as there was no evidence of a current disability that met VA compensation criteria.
- Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for dermatitis, chronic fatigue syndrome, left knee disorder, left ankle disorder, and lumbar spine disorder. The initial ratings for right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome and shin splints of the left lower extremity were denied.
- Dismissed
The veteran withdrew her appeal for all service connection claims, and the Board dismissed the case.
- Dismissed
The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeal for a compensable evaluation for shin splints of both lower extremities due to non-compliance with claims processing rules.
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