The Board found that the Veteran does not have a currently diagnosed acquired psychiatric disorder, other than PTSD. The claim for service connection was denied as there is no evidence of an in-service psychiatric problem and the current diagnoses are attributed to non-service-related causes.
The deciding factor: There is insufficient medical evidence to establish a diagnosis of any acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, incurred during active duty.
- Claimed conditions
- Acquired Psychiatric Disorders other than PTSD
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 25, 2015
- Citation
- 1508164
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