The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD and depression. The Veteran's initial ratings for chronic stuttering, radiculopathy of the right lower extremity, and radiculopathy of the left lower extremity remain unchanged.
The deciding factor: Service connection was established based on new evidence submitted by the Veteran that supported a diagnosis of an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD and depression. The initial ratings for chronic stuttering, radiculopathy of the right lower extremity, and radiculopathy of the left lower extremity were not altered as they are within the range assigned.
- Claimed conditions
- Acquired Psychiatric Disability (PTSD and Depression)
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 13, 2015
- Citation
- 1510713
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