The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, major depressive disorder, and alcohol abuse is granted. The Board also found that the Veteran has a current diagnosis of PTSD related to his service in the Gulf War. However, the issue of service connection for a back condition claimed as back injury is remanded due to insufficient evidence.
The deciding factor: The Board concluded that there was sufficient evidence to support the Veteran's diagnoses and their relation to service, including an in-service stressor related to fear of hostile military or terrorist activity. However, further examination was needed to determine if the current low back disability had its onset during a period of Active Duty for Training (ACDUTRA) or Inactive Duty for Training (INACDUTRA).
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Major depressive disorder, Alcohol abuse
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 22, 2019
- Citation
- 19104994
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
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