The Veteran has been granted service connection for PTSD with depressive and anxiety symptoms as a result of military service. Her right hand laceration injury is rated at 30 percent from February 15, 2014 to April 18, 2016.,The Veteran's right hand laceration has been manifested by complaints including pain, numbness, and weakness; objectively, it has been manifested in mild symptoms prior to February 15, 2014, moderate symptoms from February 15, 2014 to April 18, 2016, and mild symptoms thereafter.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's PTSD with depressive and anxiety symptoms are presumed service-connected due to her military sexual trauma. The right hand laceration injury has been rated based on its impact on the Veteran's ability to use her dominant hand.
- Claimed conditions
- Acquired Psychiatric Disability (PTSD with depressive and anxiety symptoms), Right Hand Laceration Injury with Surgery
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- December 1, 2017
- Citation
- 1755275
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