The Board found no evidence of a current right ankle disability, PTSD, or an acquired psychiatric disorder that is related to service. The veteran's claims for these conditions were denied.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not establish a nexus between the claimed disabilities and service.
- Claimed conditions
- right ankle condition, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), acquired psychiatric disorder (including anxiety reaction and depressive disorder)
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 12, 2008
- Citation
- 0839014
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- Dismissed
The Board dismissed the appeal due to the Veteran's withdrawal of the appeal prior to a decision being made.
- Denied
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's bilateral hip conditions, right knee condition, and/or right ankle condition are related to service. The claims are remanded for further development.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence has been submitted for the claim of entitlement to TDIU, which is being remanded. The issue of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is also being remanded due to conflicting medical opinions.
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