The veteran's claims for service connection for depression, increased evaluations for gunshot wound residuals, and compensable evaluations for nonossifying fibromas were all denied. The Board found no competent medical evidence of a current diagnosis or relationship between the veteran's symptoms and his military service.
The deciding factor: There is no competent medical evidence of a current diagnosis of depression related to the veteran's period of active service, nor any current residuals attributable to nonossifying fibromas of the tibial areas. The Board concluded that the veteran's psychiatric symptomatology was due to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and his chest injuries were not shown to be directly related to his military service.
- Claimed conditions
- depression, PTSD, nonossifying fibroma (left tibial area), nonossifying fibroma (right tibial area)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 27, 2002
- Citation
- 0206955
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- Granted
The Board of Veterans' Appeals has granted service connection for PTSD and Mood Disorders, both presumed conditions under the PACT Act.
- Partly granted
The Board has not made a final determination on the claims of service connection for inguinal hernia, PTSD, joint pain, fibromyalgia, left knee disability, right knee disability, tinnitus, chronic fatigue syndrome, respiratory disability, sleep disorder, IBS, and headaches. The claims are remanded to obtain additional evidence and determine if these conditions are related to service.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining in-service psychiatric treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any acquired psychiatric disorder.
- Denied
The Veteran's depression was rated at 50 percent prior to July 1, 2016. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating due to occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity. For TDIU, the Veteran had multiple service-connected disabilities but his education and work experience were sufficient for sedentary or light labor employment.
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