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Entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability is denied.

January 30, 2026Citation Nr. 26001454Docket 19-36 642va.gov source

  • service connection for an acquired psychiatric disabilityDenied

Board reasoning

The Board weighed the evidence showing no in-service onset and no nexus between current psychiatric symptoms and military service, instead attributing symptoms to psychosocial stressors and non-service-related factors. The most probative medical opinions, including the September 2025 examination, concluded no direct causation or aggravation by service-connected conditions, and the Board found the secondary service connection theories unpersuasive given consistent non-service explanations.

Issues

  • service connection for an acquired psychiatric disabilityDenied

Authorities

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