The Board found that the Veteran did not meet the criteria to establish service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression due to lack of credible in-service stressors. Bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were also denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not demonstrate a credible in-service stressor related to fear of hostile or military activity that was confirmed by a VA psychiatrist or psychologist.
- Claimed conditions
- Acquired Psychiatric Disorder (including PTSD and depression)
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 22, 2016
- Citation
- 1644260
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