The Board found that the Veteran's current OCD pre-existed his enlistment in service and did not increase in severity beyond natural progression during service, thus denying service connection for OCD.
The deciding factor: Clear and unmistakable evidence established that the Veteran’s OCD existed prior to his entrance into service and was not aggravated by service.
- Claimed conditions
- Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
- How they argued it
- Aggravation of a pre-existing condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 9, 2019
- Citation
- 19102266
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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- Remanded (sent back)
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