For the period prior to February 26, 2009, the Veteran's PTSD symptoms more nearly approximated occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity. A 50 percent rating was granted effective February 26, 2009.,The Veteran's right shoulder disability has been rated at 20 percent since the grant of service connection. The appeal for a higher initial evaluation was denied as there is no evidence that the current rating adequately reflects the severity, frequency, and duration of his symptoms.
The deciding factor: PTSD: The Veteran's PTSD symptoms more nearly approximated occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity prior to February 26, 2009. Effective February 26, 2009, the Veteran's PTSD symptoms more nearly approximated occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.,Right Shoulder Disability: The current rating of 20 percent adequately reflects the severity, frequency, and duration of the Veteran's right shoulder disability.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Right Shoulder Rotator Cuff Tendinitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- July 7, 2017
- Citation
- 1726042
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