The Board found that the evidence does not support a diagnosis of PTSD and concluded that the veteran's symptoms are better explained by Major Depression and Bipolar Disorder. The claim for service connection for PTSD was denied.
The deciding factor: The medical records do not provide sufficient evidence to establish a diagnosis of PTSD, with the diagnoses being more consistent with Major Depression and Bipolar Disorder.
- Claimed conditions
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Major Depression, Bipolar Disorder
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 15, 2000
- Citation
- 0024714
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Granted
The Board granted an initial evaluation of 70 percent for the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, to include PTSD, anxiety disorder, and major depression.
- Partly granted
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- Granted
The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, to include PTSD, resolving reasonable doubt in the Veteran's favor based on a corroborated in-service stressor event.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities, including bipolar disorder.
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