Entitlement to service connection for Hepatitis C has been withdrawn.,Service connection granted for chronic degenerative disc disease L5-S1 (lumbar spine disorder).,The effective date of the award of service connection for PTSD is denied, as it does not meet the criteria.
The deciding factor: The Veteran withdrew his appeal for Hepatitis C. Service connection was established for lumbar spine disorder based on a current diagnosis and in-service injury. The earlier effective date claim for PTSD was denied due to lack of evidence showing insanity at the time of discharge.
- Claimed conditions
- Hepatitis C, chronic degenerative disc disease L5-S1 (lumbar spine disorder), PTSD
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 0%
- Decision date
- December 3, 2019
- Citation
- 19190640
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What this means for you
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Partly granted
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- Denied
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- Granted
The Board granted service connection for multiple conditions, including an acquired psychiatric disorder, sleep apnea, hypertension, and various musculoskeletal and skin disabilities.
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