The Veteran's claims for PTSD, back condition, right knee condition, and sinus problems were denied as there is no credible evidence of in-service stressors or current disabilities related to service.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's account of combat experience was found not credible, and his reported symptoms do not align with the circumstances of his service. The Board determined that he did not meet the criteria for service connection due to lack of a verified in-service stressor and no current disability linked to service.
- Claimed conditions
- Acquired psychiatric disability (including PTSD), Back condition, Right knee condition, Sinus problems
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 12, 2014
- Citation
- 1410030
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