Denied
The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder as there is not clear and unmistakable evidence that the condition existed prior to service, and no in-service incurrence or medical nexus was established.
The deciding factor: There is not clear and unmistakable evidence of pre-existing mental health conditions, and no in-service incurrence or medical nexus was demonstrated.
- Claimed conditions
- Acquired psychiatric disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 4, 2025
- Citation
- A25095430
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