The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD has been denied as there is no competent, persuasive evidence of a current diagnosis of PTSD. The Board finds that the single notation of PTSD in the May 2011 VA medical record does not reflect an actual diagnosis based on evaluation.
The deciding factor: There is no valid diagnosis of PTSD documented in the Veteran's records, despite his reported stressors and history of mental health issues.
- Claimed conditions
- Psychiatric disability other than PTSD
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 20, 2013
- Citation
- 1326458
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What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
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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- Whole decision: Denied
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- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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