The Board found that the appellant's acquired psychiatric disorders, including depressive disorder and bipolar disorder with anxiety, were not incurred or aggravated by his period of active duty for training (ACDUTRA) in 1987. The examiner diagnosed antisocial personality disorder and pedophilia, which are related to the appellant's reported history of engaging in sexual acts with minors during service.
The deciding factor: The Board determined that the appellant's psychiatric disorders were not incurred or aggravated by his period of ACDUTRA due to a diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder and pedophilia, both of which have roots prior to his military service.
- Claimed conditions
- Depressive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder
- How they argued it
- Aggravation of a pre-existing condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 27, 2014
- Citation
- 1403481
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