The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at the highest schedular evaluation of 100 percent, effective June 5, 2017. The appeal for a higher rating from this date forward was denied.,The Veteran's right shoulder disability is currently rated at 20 percent, which reflects motion limited midway between side and shoulder level or flexion and/or abduction limited to 45 degrees. The appeal for a higher rating was denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran is in receipt of the highest schedular evaluation - a 100 percent rating - for PTSD, which reflects total social and occupational impairment. As he is already receiving this maximum schedular evaluation, he cannot be granted an increased rating.,For his right shoulder disability, the evidence does not show motion limited midway between side and shoulder level or flexion and/or abduction limited to 45 degrees. The Veteran's current rating of 20 percent reflects these limitations.
- Claimed conditions
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Right Shoulder Disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 26, 2024
- Citation
- A24014416
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to December 27, 2019 for the grant of service connection for PTSD was denied as there is no earlier claim document in the claims file and the Veteran did not timely perfect an appeal.
- Remanded (sent back)
The claims for service connection for right and left shoulder disabilities are remanded. The claim for sleep disorder (claimed as sleep apnea) remains denied.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right and left shoulder disabilities, finding insufficient evidence to establish an in-service event or injury related to his shoulders. The Veteran's current shoulder conditions are not linked to his military service.
- Granted
The Veteran's PTSD is granted as a result of military sexual trauma (MST) that occurred during service. The Board found the Veteran's testimony and supporting evidence credible, including her VA and private treatment records.
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