VASRD 5262 · Musculoskeletal System
Tibia and Fibula, Impairment of (Including Shin Splints) at 10% VA Disability Rating
Data last updated September 23, 2026
Shin splints treated for at least a year that have not responded to orthotics or other conservative care, in one leg or both.
10% combined rating: single veteran, no dependents
$180.42
$2,165.04/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025
VA pays on the combined rating, not per condition: this is the amount when 10% is the veteran's combined rating, after all separate ratings are combined under 38 CFR 4.25.
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VA Rating Criteria for 10%
Medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS), or shin splints, requiring treatment for no less than 12 consecutive months, and unresponsive to either shoe orthotics or other conservative treatment — one or both lower extremities.
10% Pay by Household (2026)
Monthly compensation at a 10% combined rating. Additional compensation for dependents starts at a combined rating of 30% (38 U.S.C. § 1115), so below that the single rate applies whatever the household.
| Single (no dependents) | $180.42 |
Higher tier
20% Tibia and Fibula, Impairment of (Including Shin Splints)
$356.66 /mo single
Common questions about 10% for Tibia and Fibula, Impairment of (Including Shin Splints)
How much does a 10% VA rating for Tibia and Fibula, Impairment of (Including Shin Splints) pay?
VA pays on the combined rating, not per condition: this is the amount when 10% is the veteran's combined rating, after all separate ratings are combined under 38 CFR 4.25. At a 10% combined rating, a single veteran receives $180.42 per month ($2,165.04/year) under the 2026 VA rates, effective December 1, 2025. VA disability compensation is tax-free. Additional compensation for dependents starts at a combined rating of 30% (38 U.S.C. § 1115), so below that the single rate applies whatever the household.
What does it take to get a 10% rating for Tibia and Fibula, Impairment of (Including Shin Splints)?
Medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS), or shin splints, requiring treatment for no less than 12 consecutive months, and unresponsive to either shoe orthotics or other conservative treatment — one or both lower extremities.
What's the difference between 10% and 20% for Tibia and Fibula, Impairment of (Including Shin Splints)?
10%: Medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS), or shin splints, requiring treatment for no less than 12 consecutive months, and unresponsive to either shoe orthotics or other conservative treatment — one or both lower extremities. 20%: Medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS), or shin splints, requiring treatment for no less than 12 consecutive months, and unresponsive to surgery and either shoe orthotics or other conservative treatment — one lower extremity.
Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 10%?
Yes, up to 100%. A condition service-connected as secondary to Tibia and Fibula, Impairment of (Including Shin Splints) gets its own rating, which VA combines with your other ratings under 38 CFR 4.25, so your combined rating can end up higher than 10%.
Official sources
- 38 CFR § 4.71a, Schedule of ratings, musculoskeletal system (Diagnostic Code 5262)
- VA.gov, 2026 veteran disability compensation rates, effective December 1, 2025
Pay amounts on this page were last checked against VA.gov on September 22, 2026.
How these figures are checked: our methodology and the open dataset.
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