The veteran's claims for PTSD and headaches were denied, while the claim to reopen his low back disorder was also denied due to lack of new and material evidence.
The deciding factor: The VA determined that there is no current diagnosis of PTSD or a link between service and current symptoms. Headaches were not present in service or within one year post-service. The RO found insufficient new and material evidence for the low back disorder claim.
- Claimed conditions
- {"condition_name":"Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)"}, {"condition_name":"Headache disorder"}
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 14, 2006
- Citation
- 0607335
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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