The Veteran's shin splints have been granted increased initial ratings of 20 percent for each lower extremity, effective from the dates specified.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran experienced significant pain and functional limitations related to her shin splints, warranting a higher rating under the current criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- Shin Splints
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- February 19, 2026
- Citation
- A26015412
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Veteran's right and left knee strains, as well as shin splints, were granted increased ratings. The Veteran also received special monthly compensation at the housebound rate from October 25, 2017 to March 11, 2024.
- Dismissed
The Board dismissed all appeals for service connection of various conditions, including insomnia, asthma, migraines, sleep apnea, erectile dysfunction, hypertension, bilateral hearing loss disability, pseudofolliculitis barbae, clavicle and shoulder disabilities, arm and leg radiculopathies, hip and knee disabilities, ankle disabilities, shin splints, and plantar fasciitis.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has replaced the current 10 percent rating for service-connected left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome with shin splints (left knee disability) under Diagnostic Code 5261, with a 10 percent rating. A higher rating is denied.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's ED and sleep apnea were not manifest during service, and are not otherwise etiologically related to such service.,The Veteran's right and left knee disabilities may be secondary to his service-connected bilateral pes planus (flat feet) and nonservice-connected right and left lower extremity calf strain. The Board finds that an addendum VA medical opinion is warranted.
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