The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, a right shoulder disability, diabetes, hypertension, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and a disability manifested by urinary frequency. The left hip disability was also denied as the rating assigned is higher than 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not establish a valid in-service stressor for PTSD or other psychiatric disorders, and there was no credible supporting evidence of an in-service stressor that would support a diagnosis of PTSD based on the Veteran's reported events. The Board found the Veteran's statements regarding his service experiences to be unreliable.
- Claimed conditions
- Acquired Psychiatric Disorder (to include Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD))
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 17, 2026
- Citation
- A26024013
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Denied
The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD; a neck disability; a left shoulder disability; and degenerative joint disease of the left knee. The evidence did not support the finding that these conditions had their onset during service or were otherwise related to service.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a sleep disorder and headaches has been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeals.,The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, to include PTSD, have been granted as they are related to a verified in-service stressor.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for right and left knee disabilities, finding that the Veteran's current knee conditions are related to his active duty service. Service connection was denied for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, due to insufficient evidence linking the Veteran's symptoms to his military service.
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