The Veteran's claim for an evaluation in excess of 50 percent for major depressive disorder was denied as the severity, frequency, and duration of his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.,Service connection for PTSD was denied because the preponderance of evidence does not support a finding that the Veteran has PTSD related to service.,Asperger's Syndrome was denied due to lack of evidence supporting its presence during or approximate to the pendency of the claim.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than major depressive disorder was denied as there is no evidence linking such condition to service.,The Veteran's claim for a pain disorder was also denied, with the Board finding that his symptoms did not meet the criteria for service connection.
The deciding factor: The severity of the Veteran’s depression did not warrant a higher rating under any diagnostic code. The symptoms described were consistent with a 50% disability rating.,There was insufficient evidence to support a diagnosis of PTSD and its relationship to service, as well as no improvement in mood since starting medication.,Asperger's Syndrome was denied because there is no record of the Veteran having this condition during or approximate to the pendency of the claim.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than major depressive disorder was not established due to lack of evidence linking such condition to service.,The Veteran’s pain disorder claims were denied as his symptoms did not meet the criteria for service connection.
- Claimed conditions
- Major depressive disorder, Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Asperger's Syndrome, Acquired psychiatric disorder other than major depressive disorder, Pain disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- January 31, 2022
- Citation
- 22004975
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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