The Board finds the evidence does not support a finding that the Veteran has an acquired psychiatric disorder related to service, particularly given inconsistencies in his statements and lack of combat service.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's personnel records do not reflect combat service or receipt of combat pay, and he did not report any mental health symptoms during service. His private examiner found no PTSD diagnosis based on the evidence.
- Claimed conditions
- Acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- Gulf War
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 3, 2026
- Citation
- A26030677
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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