The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder, finding that there was no current diagnosis of PTSD and concluding that his depression was not caused by or incurred in service.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not establish a current disability for PTSD and the Board concluded that the Veteran’s depression was more likely related to personal stressors and legal battles rather than military service.
- Claimed conditions
- Acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and major depressive disorder)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 7, 2019
- Citation
- 19144153
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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