The Veteran's PTSD with TBI was granted a rating of 50 percent from February 6, 2007 to July 18, 2009.,Service connection for bilateral shoulder conditions was denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran experienced symptoms consistent with a 50% disability rating for PTSD with TBI during the specified period. However, there was no service connection found for his bilateral shoulder conditions due to lack of in-service injury or disease.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Right Shoulder Condition, Left Shoulder Condition
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- January 12, 2021
- Citation
- 21001834
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Remanded (sent back)
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