The Board found that the veteran's service-connected pes planus and left shoulder disorder did not warrant higher ratings, while finding that his PTSD warranted a 30 percent rating.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations showed no more than moderate symptoms for pes planus and atrophy of the left supraspinatus muscle. The VA examination on October 17, 2000, indicated severe symptoms for the left shoulder disorder. The PTSD was found to cause occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.
- Claimed conditions
- Pes Planus, Left Shoulder Disorder (Atrophy of Left Supraspinatus Muscle), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- October 21, 2002
- Citation
- 0214660
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Partly granted
The Veteran's PTSD was granted a 70 percent rating prior to March 7, 2022, while other claims were denied.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD and GAD, as well as tinnitus.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disability, to include PTSD, as it needs a medical opinion addressing the nature and etiology of the condition prior to October 16, 2023.
- Granted
The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities.
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