The Board denied the veteran's claims for a higher rating for PTSD, a higher rating for left shoulder disability, and an earlier effective date for the award of a 20 percent rating for left shoulder disability.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to their impact on occupational and social functioning, and there was no evidence of increased severity within one year prior to the application for an increased rating.

Claimed conditions

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Left shoulder status post dislocation, Eczema, Degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine secondary to left shoulder disability, Degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine secondary to left shoulder disability

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

December 22, 2025

Citation

A25109931

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