The Board denied service connection for residuals of a left leg injury, a low back disability, blackouts, a psychiatric disorder (anxiety neurosis and depression), and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as new and material evidence was not received to reopen the claims, and no evidence showed that any current disabilities were incurred in or caused by active service.
The deciding factor: The veteran's claims of service connection for left leg and low back disabilities were denied because new and material evidence had not been submitted. For blackouts and psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, there was no indication that the conditions were related to his military service.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of a left leg injury, Low back disability, Blackouts, Psychiatric disorder (anxiety neurosis and depression), Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 22, 2009
- Citation
- 0902241
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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