The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and depression) and a heart disorder were denied. The Board found no evidence of continuity of symptomatology or a medical nexus to active duty service. Claims for residuals of a leg injury, right ear hearing loss, hypertension, bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, frostbite of the left hand and foot, and arthritis of all major joints have been denied as new and material evidence has not been received.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's claims were denied because there was no evidence of continuity of symptomatology or a medical nexus to active duty service for his acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and depression) and heart disorder. The Board found that the Veteran's statements regarding continuity of symptoms since discharge from service were not credible, given the significant gaps in time between separation from service and reported onset of symptoms.
- Claimed conditions
- Acquired Psychiatric Disorder (including Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Depression), Heart Disorder
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 29, 2010
- Citation
- 1015648
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