The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection and initial evaluations of various disabilities, including post-traumatic stress disorder, nervous condition, dermatitis of the face, abdominal aortic calcification, tinnitus, esophageal reflux, chondromalacia of the right patella, degenerative changes of the left knee, and total disability rating based on individual unemployability.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the veteran's claims were not well-grounded for service connection and denied his initial evaluations. The appeal is considered 'denied' as no specific disposition was provided in the decision summary.
- Claimed conditions
- post-traumatic stress disorder, nervous condition
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 5, 2003
- Citation
- 0330332
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What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the Veteran's claim for an increased rating for post-traumatic stress disorder to provide her with another opportunity to attend a new VA mental health examination.
- Remanded (sent back)
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- Granted
The Board grants the appeal in full, granting service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including schizophrenia, a nervous condition and PTSD, due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error in the request for information to verify treatment during active duty training.
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