Service connection for unspecified trauma & stressor-related disorder is granted. The Veteran's right hand fracture with residual deformity of the little finger is remanded for further evaluation.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's diagnosed unspecified trauma and stressor-related disorder was related to his service, meeting the criteria for service connection under 38 C.F.R. § 3.304(f).
- Claimed conditions
- unspecified trauma & stressor-related disorder (claimed as PTSD), s/p fracture of the right hand with residual deformity of the little fifth finger
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 31, 2020
- Citation
- 20057136
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