The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (other specified trauma and stress related disorder) based on the evidence showing that the Veteran's symptoms are at least as likely as not related to his in-service experiences.
The deciding factor: Resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran, the May 2024 VA medical examiner opined that the reported symptoms are related to witnessing the death of a fellow service member during military service.
- Claimed conditions
- other specified trauma and stress related disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 29, 2024
- Citation
- 24033582
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Granted
The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including panic disorder, depression, and other specified trauma and stress related disorders. The opinions provided by both private and VA mental health professionals suggest a link between the Veteran’s military service and his current psychiatric condition.
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