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The veteran's PTSD rating was increased to 50% from June 5, 2017, to July 5, 2017. Other claims for service connection and higher ratings were denied or remanded.

The deciding factor: The decision was based on the severity of symptoms and their impact on occupational and social impairment.

Claimed conditions
posttraumatic stress disorder, low back disorder, left knee disorder, bilateral shoulder disorder, neck disorder, headaches
How they argued it
Direct service connection
Exposure basis
None
Rating assigned
50%
Decision date
January 24, 2025
Citation
25000999

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