The Veteran's claim for service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder was denied. The Veteran's depressive disorder and substance abuse disorder associated with chronic lumbosacral strain were granted a rating of 100 percent, effective from the date of the decision. The Veteran's conjunctivitis was granted a rating in excess of 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service connection claim for posttraumatic stress disorder was denied because there was no evidence supporting his reported stressor during service. However, he is currently service-connected for depressive disorder and substance abuse disorder associated with chronic lumbosacral strain, which were granted a 100 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic stress disorder, Depressive disorder and substance abuse disorder associated with chronic lumbosacral strain, Conjunctivitis
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- October 26, 2018
- Citation
- 18145137
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