The Veteran's PTSD with persistent depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder is granted as service-connected due to MST. The left carpal tunnel syndrome remains at a 10% disability rating.
The deciding factor: The VA medical opinions supported the Veteran's account of MST during his active service, leading to a finding that there was a nexus between service and current PTSD diagnosis.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with persistent depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- August 26, 2024
- Citation
- A24049912
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