The Board denied service connection for PTSD and depression, and denied entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities (TDIU). The Veteran's current psychiatric disorder is not related to his active duty service. His left wrist sprain does not meet the criteria for TDIU.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a diagnosis of PTSD and there was no credible supporting evidence that an in-service stressor occurred, leading to denial of service connection. The VA examiner found that the Veteran's psychiatric disorder is related to chronic pain from his hands and knees, which does not meet the criteria for TDIU.
- Claimed conditions
- Acquired psychiatric disorder (including posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depressive disorder other than anxiety), Left wrist sprain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- February 4, 2026
- Citation
- A26010550
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