The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, finding that the veteran engaged in combat and his testimony is sufficient to establish a stressor related to his military service.,Service connection was denied for a back disability as there is no competent medical evidence linking it to active service.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the veteran's combat service in Vietnam, evidenced by his decorations and citation, provided sufficient basis to presume exposure to Agent Orange. The veteran testified about experiencing symptoms consistent with PTSD related to combat service, which was accepted as sufficient evidence of a stressor.,There is no medical evidence linking the back disability to active military service.
- Claimed conditions
- liver disorder, hair loss
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Gulf War
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 2, 2008
- Citation
- 0833952
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