The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and major depression, has been granted. The Board finds it at least as likely as not that the Veteran's current depression symptoms are at least partially attributable to her active duty service.
The deciding factor: Service connection was established based on a demonstration of continuity of symptomatology due to sexual assault during service.
- Claimed conditions
- Impairment of tibia and fibula, Acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and major depression)
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 27, 2015
- Citation
- 1503734
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What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
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- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and major depression, and obstructive sleep apnea. The Veteran's symptoms have been linked to her military service.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to inconsistencies in medical opinions and unverified stressors. The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder will be reconsidered with a new examination and opinion.
- Granted
The Veteran's impairment of the tibia and fibula is granted a separate rating of 10 percent, but no higher, effective June 27, 2011. The claim for an increased rating for status post left ankle sprain remains pending.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hepatitis C and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to potential issues with service connection, including a need for additional medical opinions.
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