The Veteran's right shoulder degenerative arthritis of the acromioclavicular and glenohumeral joints is granted as service-connected.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, to include PTSD, Generalized anxiety disorder, Major depressive disorder, and Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right shoulder degenerative arthritis of the acromioclavicular and glenohumeral joints has been shown to have its onset in service. The acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, was not supported by evidence showing a nexus to military service.
- Claimed conditions
- Right shoulder degenerative arthritis of the acromioclavicular and glenohumeral joints, Acquired psychiatric disability, to include PTSD, Generalized anxiety disorder, Major depressive disorder, and Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- December 18, 2018
- Citation
- 18158543
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