The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The issues of initial disability ratings for peripheral neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities remain in appellate status.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's statements regarding his experiences were not supported by medical evidence or treatment records indicating a current diagnosis of PTSD or any other acquired psychiatric disorder.
- Claimed conditions
- an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 29, 2020
- Citation
- 20070519
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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