The Veteran's service connection claim for sleep disorder is denied as the objective medical evidence does not show that his sleep disorder was caused by an event, injury, or illness during active service.,The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD and major depressive disorder) has been rated at 70 percent since June 1, 2013. The claim for a higher rating is denied as the evidence does not show that his symptoms meet or approximate total occupational and social impairment.
The deciding factor: The objective medical evidence shows no direct link between the Veteran's sleep disorder and an event, injury, or illness during active service.,The Veteran’s acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD and major depressive disorder) has been rated at 70 percent since June 1, 2013. The claim for a higher rating is denied as the evidence does not show that his symptoms meet or approximate total occupational and social impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- sleep disorder, PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder), major depressive disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 20, 2020
- Citation
- 20055359
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