The Board finds that the Veteran does not have a diagnosis of PTSD and his depressive disorder is not shown to be related to service. The evidence fails to establish that he has any diagnosed psychiatric condition, including PTSD.
The deciding factor: VA examiners found no evidence of a current diagnosis of PTSD or other psychiatric conditions in the Veteran's records, and concluded that his symptoms are better explained by his work-related injury rather than service.
- Claimed conditions
- Acquired psychiatric disorder (including major depressive disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD))
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- October 15, 2014
- Citation
- 1445685
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What this means for you
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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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