The Veteran's claims for PTSD, Major Depressive Disorder, and a left ankle disability were denied as the evidence did not support their etiology with his active duty service.
The deciding factor: There was no credible supporting evidence of in-service stressors for PTSD or major depressive disorder. The VA examiner found that the current left ankle condition is less likely related to the in-service diagnosis due to its resolution by separation from service.
- Claimed conditions
- Acquired Psychiatric Disorder, Left Ankle Disability
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 11, 2010
- Citation
- 1021697
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What this means for you
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