Tibia and Fibula, Impairment of (Including Shin Splints) at 30% VA Disability Rating

Data last updated September 23, 2026

Shin splints in both legs that have been treated for at least a year and have not responded to surgery or to orthotics or other conservative care.

30% combined rating: single veteran, no dependents

$552.47

$6,629.64/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025

VA pays on the combined rating, not per condition: this is the amount when 30% 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 30%

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 — both lower extremities.

30% Pay by Household (2026)

Monthly compensation at a 30% combined rating. Dependent additions apply at 30% and above.

Single (no dependents)	$552.47
With spouse	$617.47
With spouse + 1 child	$666.47
With spouse + 2 children	$698.47
Single + 1 child (no spouse)	$596.47

Lower tier

20% Tibia and Fibula, Impairment of (Including Shin Splints)

$356.66 /mo single

Higher tier

40% Tibia and Fibula, Impairment of (Including Shin Splints)

$795.84 /mo single

Common questions about 30% for Tibia and Fibula, Impairment of (Including Shin Splints)

How much does a 30% 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 30% is the veteran's combined rating, after all separate ratings are combined under 38 CFR 4.25. At a 30% combined rating, a single veteran receives $552.47 per month ($6,629.64/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 $666.47.

What does it take to get a 30% rating for Tibia and Fibula, Impairment of (Including Shin Splints)?

What's the difference between 30% and 40% for Tibia and Fibula, Impairment of (Including Shin Splints)?

30%: 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 — both lower extremities. 40%: Nonunion of the tibia and fibula, with loose motion, requiring a brace.

Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 30%?

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 30%.

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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