A common question people ask with the threat of military action and possible chances of World War 3 is can they get out of the draft or military service if they have shin splints. Obviously you maybe able to find a Podiatrist to make shin splints seem worse than they are. Heck, Donald Trump was able to avoid military service because of foot related issues. But here is the thing. Shin splints can be cured with simple treatments, so the chance of you avoiding service over them are low. The military will just tell you to get the treatments.
Now if you are bound and determined to get out of the draft or military, good news! Somebody wrote a book about all your options. Read it. Maybe the solution lies in there.