The Board found no evidence of current PTSD or major depression, and the veteran's service medical records did not indicate any psychiatric disorders. The Board also noted that there was no evidence of a continuity of treatment for his psychiatric conditions post-service. Therefore, the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, was denied.
The deciding factor: The preponderance of the evidence is against the veteran's claims for service connection due to lack of current diagnoses and insufficient evidence linking any diagnosed conditions to service.
- Claimed conditions
- anxiety disorder, adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 18, 2007
- Citation
- 0718263
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What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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