Partly granted

The veteran was granted a 70% rating for PTSD, a 30% rating for GERD, and a 30% rating for migraines. The veteran's claims for right hand strain, right knee issues, left hand disability, and right shoulder disability were denied. The veteran was granted service connection for left shoulder arthritis.

The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evidence of record as of the November 2021 decision and the January 2022 rating decision.

Claimed conditions: posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), migraines, right hand strain, right knee chronic iliotibial band syndrome, left hand disability, left shoulder arthritis, right shoulder disability
How they argued it: Direct service connection
Exposure basis: None
Rating assigned: None in this decision
Decision date: January 2, 2025
Citation: A25000193

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