The Veteran's right knee retropatellar pain syndrome with tendonitis and left shin splint were granted service connection, while the right hip femoral acetabular impingement syndrome and iliopsoas tendinitis was also granted. The Veteran is now entitled to a disability evaluation for these conditions.,A total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) has been granted due to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's bilateral knee and shin splint conditions were found to be related to his active duty service, leading to their grant of service connection. The right hip condition was also linked to his military service.,The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to obtain or maintain substantially gainful employment.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Retropatellar Pain Syndrome with Tendonitis, Left Shin Splint, Right Shin Splint, Right Hip Femoral Acetabular Impingement Syndrome and Iliopsoas Tendinitis
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 8, 2026
- Citation
- A26032605
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- Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for PTSD and a right wrist condition, as well as service connection for bilateral shin splints.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 30 percent for his right knee disability, as well as other conditions such as bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and left shoulder disability. The case was remanded for further development regarding entitlement to service connection for a left knee disability and TDIU.
- Granted
The Veteran's right shin splint and associated instability have been granted a 20% rating since March 17, 2023. The condition requires treatment for at least 12 consecutive months and is unresponsive to conservative measures.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for his service-connected right and left shin splint disabilities due to failure to report for a VA examination. The Veteran is reminded that he must cooperate with gathering evidence relevant to his claim, including scheduling and attending a VA examination.
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