Denied
The Board denied service connection for PTSD and an initial evaluation in excess of 20 percent for a left shoulder strain.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a finding that the Veteran's claimed PTSD was related to service, nor did it show that his left shoulder strain warranted a rating higher than 20 percent.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Left shoulder strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 23, 2025
- Citation
- A25110201
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