The Veteran's claim for service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder was denied due to lack of evidence supporting in-service stressors. The claim has been reopened with new and material evidence submitted.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including posttraumatic stress disorder, was also denied as there is no credible evidence that the claimed stressors occurred.
The deciding factor: The Veteran did not engage in combat or have any verified in-service stressors. The Board found the Veteran's testimony regarding his stressors to be incredible and inconsistent with service records.,Service treatment records show a diagnosis of a personality disorder, which is not considered a disease or injury for VA purposes. There was no evidence of aggravation of this condition during service.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Acquired Psychiatric Disorder (including Posttraumatic Stress Disorder), Ischemic Heart Disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 2, 2018
- Citation
- 18123444
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