The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and an increased rating for his left knee disorder. The veteran did not meet the criteria for a diagnosis of PTSD, and there was no evidence supporting the occurrence of stressors that would support such a diagnosis. For the left knee disorder, while the veteran had some symptoms, the most recent examination showed full range of motion without significant instability or other disabling conditions.
The deciding factor: The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied because there was no evidence supporting the occurrence of stressors that would support such a diagnosis. The claim for an increased rating for his left knee disorder was also denied as the most recent examination showed full range of motion without significant instability or other disabling conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), left knee disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 14, 2004
- Citation
- 0415163
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What this means for you
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