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the issues
c. l. wasser, counsel
introduction
the board also notes that by a letter dated in july 2003, the
appellant appears to be raising a claim for entitlement to
service connection for blackouts. that issue is not
currently on appeal and is referred to the ro for appropriate
action.
findings of fact
conclusions of law
the board notes that some of the vcaa letters were mailed to
the appellant subsequent to the appealed rating decision in
violation of the vcaa. the board, however, finds that in the
instant case the appellant has not been prejudiced by this
defect. in this regard, the board notes the appellant was
provided notice of the division of responsibility in
obtaining evidence pertinent to the case and ample
opportunity to submit and/or identify such evidence.
factual background
the record shows that when the appellant filed his claim he
was and still is residing in england.
analysis
the board notes that service connection for ptsd has been in
effect for less than ten years. accordingly, the service-
connected status of the appellant's ptsd is not protected.
see 38 c.f.r. � 3.957 (2004).
order
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robert p. regan
veterans law judge, board of veterans' appeals