The Board denied service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder and a compensable rating for right hip extension, but granted a 10 percent rating for right hip limitation of abduction. The claims for service connection for cervical spine, left hip, and bilateral shoulder disabilities were remanded.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a diagnosis of PTSD or a compensable rating for the right hip extension; however, there was sufficient evidence to grant a 10 percent rating for right hip limitation of abduction. The claims for service connection for cervical spine, left hip, and bilateral shoulder disabilities were remanded due to insufficient medical evidence.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Cervical spine disability, Left hip disability, Right shoulder disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- July 8, 2025
- Citation
- A25058264
What this means for you
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