The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for myoclonic jerks, claimed as Tourette's syndrome, and a higher evaluation for PTSD. The Board found no evidence of disease or injury in service that could be linked to the current disability, and there was no evidence of exposure to Agent Orange. The Board also noted that the veteran did not meet the criteria for a 100% rating under the General Rating Formula for Mental Disorders.
The deciding factor: The Board determined that the veteran's myoclonic jerks were not incurred or aggravated by service and could not be presumed due to exposure to herbicides. The PTSD was rated as 30 percent disabling, but the Board found no evidence of occupational and social impairment warranting a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- {"conditionName":"Myoclonic Jerks","claimedCondition":"Tourette's Syndrome"}
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 31, 2002
- Citation
- 0208804
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