The Board denied the Veteran's claims of entitlement to increased ratings for cervical and thoracic strains, left atypical musculoskeletal chest pain, TDIU based on service-connected disabilities, and service connection for PTSD. The Board found that there was no credible supporting evidence for the claimed in-service stressor related to a device allegedly implanted during dental treatment.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD could not be substantiated due to lack of credible supporting evidence for the alleged in-service stressor involving an implantation device. The Board found that there was no official service record or other credible supporting evidence corroborating this event.
- Claimed conditions
- Cervical strain, Thoracic strain, Left atypical musculoskeletal chest pain
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 2, 2011
- Citation
- 1132354
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- Granted
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