The Board granted a separate evaluation of 10 percent for bilateral shin splints from February 7, 2021 to July 12, 2022 and denied evaluations in excess of 10 percent for the left and right knee conditions prior to that date.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's disabilities did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation under the applicable rating codes due to the lack of evidence showing more severe impairment than what was already compensated at 10 percent.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome with chronic exertional compartment syndrome, right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome with chronic exertional compartment syndrome, bilateral shin splints
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- June 5, 2025
- Citation
- 25007580
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Partly granted
The Board granted a 40 percent rating for the Veteran's low back disability and a 10 percent rating for bilateral shin splints, while denying increased ratings for other disabilities.
- Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings, as well as remanded certain issues.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for bilateral shin splints and left knee osteoarthritis as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to the Veteran's military service.
- Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, dismissing or denying all appeals.
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