Partly granted
The veteran's request for an earlier effective date for DEA and TDIU was denied. The veteran's PTSD rating remains at 50% and the left shoulder disability rating remains at 20%. The claim for service connection for OSA is remanded.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the veteran did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation or an earlier effective date based on the evidence of record.
- Claimed conditions
- posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), left shoulder strain with degenerative arthritis, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 28, 2025
- Citation
- A25007418
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