Denied
The Board denied an initial disability evaluation in excess of 20 percent for the veteran's left shoulder rotator cuff tear and an increased evaluation in excess of 70 percent for PTSD.
The deciding factor: The persuasive evidence was against finding that the Veteran's conditions met the criteria for higher ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- left shoulder rotator cuff tear, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 30, 2025
- Citation
- A25008291
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