The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a psychiatric disorder other than PTSD with major depressive disorder and alcohol use disorder, as well as his renal disorder. The Board found no evidence of such conditions in service or due to service.,Service connection was also denied for tinea pedis and cruris, as there is no medical evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's military service.
The deciding factor: The Board determined that the Veteran did not have a psychiatric disorder other than PTSD with major depressive disorder and alcohol use disorder, nor did he have a renal disorder. The VA examiners found no connection between his current diagnoses and his military service.,Regarding tinea pedis and cruris, the VA examiner noted that there is no mention of these skin conditions in the Veteran's service records or medical history, leading to the conclusion that they are not related to his military service.
- Claimed conditions
- Psychiatric Disorder Other Than PTSD with Major Depressive Disorder and Alcohol Use Disorder, Renal Disorder, Tinea Pedis and Cruris
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 15, 2017
- Citation
- 1722296
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