The Veteran's PTSD with generalized anxiety disorder has been granted service connection.,Multiple Sclerosis, right wrist disorders (including carpal tunnel syndrome), and other conditions are remanded for further examination.
The deciding factor: Service connection is established for PTSD with generalized anxiety disorder due to the presence of a current disability and credible supporting evidence that the claimed in-service stressor occurred.
- Claimed conditions
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Gastrointestinal Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Gynecological Disorder (Vulvovaginitis), Multiple Sclerosis, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Right Ankle Disorder, Right Eye Disorder (Optic Neuritis), Right Foot Disorder, Right Wrist Disorder, Skin Disorder
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 31, 2019
- Citation
- 19107260
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- Granted
The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is granted as the evidence shows a current diagnosis of PTSD, an in-service stressor, and a medical link between the two.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining records of the Appellant's reserve component service and conducting a VA examination to determine if her multiple sclerosis is related to service.
- Denied
The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50% since March 23, 2004. The Board found that a higher rating is not warranted prior to February 15, 2005 due to the severity of his symptoms and their impact on his social and occupational functioning.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and any acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that there was no evidence to support a link between his current mental health conditions and his military service.
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