The Veteran's service connection claims for PTSD, an acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as depression), and a skin disability (claimed as sunspots) have been granted. The issue of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and low back disability is remanded.
The deciding factor: Service connection was established for the Veteran's diagnosed PTSD and adjustment with depressed mood disorder, which are considered direct service connection due to in-service stressors. Service connection for a skin disability (claimed as sunspots) and an acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as depression) were granted based on credible supporting evidence of in-service stressors.
- Claimed conditions
- Acquired Psychiatric Disorder (PTSD and Adjustment with Depressed Mood Disorder), Skin Disability (claimed as sunspots)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 1, 2022
- Citation
- 22031953
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