The Veteran's PTSD with TBI is granted a 70 percent rating, effective prior to October 23, 2014. The left shoulder dislocation residuals are denied any increase in rating. The left knee DJD with limitation of motion and instability is also denied an increased rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have caused occupational and social impairment consistent with a 70 percent disability rating under the General Formula for Mental Disorders criteria, warranting a higher rating than previously assigned.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Left Shoulder Dislocation Residuals, Left Knee Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD) with Limitation of Motion and Instability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- February 8, 2021
- Citation
- 21006978
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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