The Board found no evidence to support the claim that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, characterized as depression/dysthymic disorder, is related to his military service. The earliest documented treatment for such a condition was 19 years after discharge from active duty.
The deciding factor: The August 2009 VA examiner concluded that there was no evidence of a nexus between the Veteran's current dysthymic disorder and his military service.
- Claimed conditions
- depression/dysthymic disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 19, 2010
- Citation
- 1006327
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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