Partly granted
The veteran was granted a 10% disability rating for both right and left tibia conditions but the claim for nerve damage was remanded.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the Veteran's symptoms and the criteria listed in VA's Schedule for Rating Disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- right tibia, status post shin splint stress fractures with knee impairment, limitation of flexion, left tibia, status post shin splint stress fractures with knee impairment, limitation of flexion, nerve damage
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 16, 2025
- Citation
- A25004350
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