The veteran's service-connected residuals of a shell fragment wound of the left upper back are rated at 20 percent, which is the highest available under DC 5304. The veteran seeks an increased rating for this condition.,The veteran's service-connected PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, and he seeks an increased rating.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not support a higher rating as the residuals of the shell fragment wound do not meet the criteria for more severe impairment under DC 5304. The PTSD symptoms are adequately addressed by the current 70 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Residuals of a shell fragment wound of the left upper back
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- February 28, 2003
- Citation
- 0303507
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