Tibia and Fibula, Impairment of (Including Shin Splints) at 10% VA Disability Rating

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?

A single veteran rated 10% for Tibia and Fibula, Impairment of (Including Shin Splints) receives $180.42 per month ($2,165.04/year) under the 2026 VA rates, effective December 1, 2025. VA disability compensation is tax-free. With a spouse and one child, the monthly amount is $180.42.

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%: Shin splints treated for at least a year that have not responded to orthotics or other conservative care, in one leg or both. 20%: Shin splints in one leg that have been treated for at least a year and have not responded to surgery or to orthotics or other conservative care.

Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 10%?

Yes. If a condition like Ankle Arthritis is service-connected as secondary to Tibia and Fibula, Impairment of (Including Shin Splints), the VA combines both ratings using the official combined-ratings formula (38 CFR 4.25), which can produce a combined rating higher than 10% alone.