The veteran's service-connected left shoulder strain and left elbow epicondylitis have been granted initial compensable ratings of 10%. The veteran's PTSD has also been granted a higher initial rating of 50%.
The deciding factor: The evidence supported the granting of initial compensable ratings for both conditions, with no new or material evidence presented to reopen the PTSD claim.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Shoulder Strain, Left Elbow Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow), Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- June 28, 2002
- Citation
- 0207028
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What this means for you
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- Remanded (sent back)
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