The Board has determined that new and material evidence was not received to reopen the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, residuals of a right foot/ankle injury, and residuals of a left ankle injury. The claim for skin disorder of the feet is denied as there is no evidence of a chronic condition in service or thereafter. The claim for eye disorder is also denied due to lack of competent evidence linking the current condition to service.
The deciding factor: The Board found that new and material evidence was not received to reopen any of the veteran's claims, including those for PTSD, right foot/ankle injuries, and left ankle injuries. For the skin disorder of the feet, there is no evidence of a chronic condition in service or thereafter. For the eye disorder, there is also no competent evidence linking it to service.
- Claimed conditions
- {"condition_name":"Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)"}, {"condition_name":"Residuals of a Right Foot/Angle Injury"}, {"condition_name":"Residuals of a Left Ankle Injury"}, {"condition_name":"Skin Disorder of the Feet"}, {"condition_name":"Eye Disorder (Painful and Irritated Eyes with Dilated Pupils)"}
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 9, 2006
- Citation
- 0603799
What this means for you
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