The Board denied an increased rating for the residuals of a fractured right clavicle (major) with degenerative changes at the AC joint and an initial increased rating for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
The deciding factor: The veteran's service-connected PTSD is not manifested by deficiencies in most areas, such as work, school, family relations, judgment, thinking, or mood, due to symptoms like suicidal ideation, obsessional rituals, speech issues, near-continuous panic or depression, impaired impulse control, spatial disorientation, neglect of personal appearance and hygiene, and inability to establish and maintain effective relationships. The residuals of a fractured right clavicle (major) with degenerative changes at the AC joint have not been manifested by limitation of motion of the arm midway between side and shoulder level.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of a fractured right clavicle (major) with degenerative changes at the AC joint, Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 16, 2009
- Citation
- 0901874
What this means for you
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