The Veteran's service connection claims for an acquired psychiatric disability (including PTSD, depression, anxiety) and sleep deprivation were denied. The Board found that there is no current evidence of a diagnosed sleep deprivation disability or any persistent symptoms thereof. Additionally, the Board determined that the Veteran did not have a current diagnosis of an acquired psychiatric disability related to his service. As such, the claims for these conditions were denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's STRs are negative for complaints, treatment, or diagnoses of sleep deprivation or any acquired psychiatric disabilities. The post-service medical records do not show a current diagnosis of either condition and there is no evidence linking them to his service-connected cervical spine and lumbar spine disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- Acquired Psychiatric Disability (including PTSD, Depression, Anxiety), Sleep Deprivation
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 9, 2009
- Citation
- 0946712
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- Partly granted
The Veteran's PTSD is rated at a higher than 30 percent prior to March 30, 2019, and higher than 70 percent as of that date. The appeals for Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Sleep Deprivation secondary to Generalized Anxiety Disorder, and Enlarged Prostate have been dismissed. Appeals for Service Connection for Myeloproliferative Disorder and TDIU are pending.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep deprivation is denied as he does not have a diagnosed sleep disorder other than one associated with his psychiatric disorders.,The Veteran’s right shoulder disorder and bilateral knee disorder are remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining relevant VA treatment records and clarifying diagnoses.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for ED and Sleep Deprivation, as well as his claim for an increased rating for right lateral epicondylitis. The remand is due to inadequate opinions provided by the VA examiners in previous examinations.
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