Service connection is granted for a recurrent left inguinal hernia, tinea versicolor, atrophy of the left testicle, and PTSD with major depressive disorder.,The Veteran's service records confirm his in-service exposure to hostile military activity, which supports his reported stressors.
The deciding factor: The evidence is in equipoise as to whether the Veteran has a current diagnosis of PTSD related to service, and the Board finds that there is sufficient corroboration of the Veteran’s reported stressor events.
- Claimed conditions
- Recurrent left inguinal hernia, Tinea versicolor, Atrophy of the left testicle, Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with major depressive disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 8, 2020
- Citation
- 20024108
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