The veteran's request for an increased rating for left shoulder bursitis and post cervical spine fusion with degenerative changes was denied. The veteran was granted a 40 percent rating for left upper extremity radiculopathy but denied an increased rating for PTSD.

The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evidence of record at the time of the May 2023 AOJ decision, which did not support an increased rating for the conditions in question.

Claimed conditions

left shoulder bursitis, post cervical spine fusion with degenerative changes, left upper extremity radiculopathy, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 23, 2025

Citation

A25006256

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