The Board denied the Veteran's claims for an increased rating for residuals of a right groin muscle tear and service connection for a psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a higher rating for the right groin muscle tear or establish a link between any psychiatric condition and military service.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of a right groin muscle tear, Psychiatric disorder (PTSD, depression, anxiety, insomnia, addictive behavior)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- March 9, 2009
- Citation
- 0908579
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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