The veteran's PTSD was found to result in moderate social and occupational impairment, but a rating greater than 30 percent was not warranted. The veteran's claimed multiple joint pain of the low back, neck, bilateral shoulder and bilateral hip disabilities were not related to his military service.
The deciding factor: The veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating under the applicable diagnostic codes, and there was no evidence linking the claimed joint pain to his military service.
- Claimed conditions
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Multiple joint pain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 15, 2009
- Citation
- 0901633
What this means for you
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What you can do next
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