The veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent disabling, and the RO has granted a higher rating of 100 percent for total occupational and social impairment.
The deciding factor: The VA examination revealed that the veteran's PTSD symptoms more nearly approximated those consistent with total occupational and social impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Left Shoulder Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- January 26, 2001
- Citation
- 0102255
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What this means for you
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