The Board has granted service connection for PTSD with depressive disorder and assigned a 50 percent initial rating, effective April 17, 2001. The veteran's right leg numbness is not considered due to an inservice spinal tap/lumbar puncture. Service connection was established for residuals of syphilis but denied for a left testicle condition.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations and treatment records show that the veteran has PTSD with depressive disorder, which warrants a 50 percent rating based on his symptoms of frequent depression, sleep disturbance, disturbances of motivation and mood, and difficulties with socializing and interpersonal relationships. Service connection for residuals of syphilis was established as there is evidence of seropositive testing prior to discharge from service. The claim for left testicle condition was denied due to lack of competent medical evidence linking the current condition to service.
- Claimed conditions
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Depressive Disorder
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- June 1, 2006
- Citation
- 0615792
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