BVA Case 10-0826: Ptsd

clearly erred in concluding that VA satisfied its duty to assist Mr.

Despite this apparent gap in the records obtained,the Board determined that Mr.

Jackson's claims for a sleep disorder and a restless sleep condition,the Board concluded that,although there was evidence that Mr.

Accordingly,the Board denied these claims for lack of evidence of a current condition.

Jackson's claim for a respiratory disorder,the Board found that the evidence is at least in equipoise that [he]has a current respiratory condition and therefore conceded the issue,and also found that,because Mr.

Jackson's respiratory disorder could not be service connected on a direct basis because there is no evidence of a nexus between his service and his current disorder and because [t]here is no evidence that [he]had a respiratory disorder during service; his service treatment records are silent as to any complaints or treatment of breathing difficulties.

Jackson contends that the Board failed to ensure that VA satisfied its duty to assist.

Jackson with a medical examination and that all available service treatment records were obtained,meaning the Board did not err in determining that VA satisfied its duty to assist.