The Board granted separate 10 percent ratings for shin splints in the right and left lower extremities, effective January 3, 2023.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's shin splint disabilities were manifested by medial tibial stress syndrome requiring months of consecutive treatment since January 3, 2023.
- Claimed conditions
- right shin splints, left shin splints
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- March 13, 2025
- Citation
- A25023469
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
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