it is fully favorable to the Veteran regarding the issue on appeal . FINDING OF FACT The Veteran suffers from PTSD that is linked to a confirmed in - service stressor . CONCLUSION OF LAW The criteria for service connection for PTSD are met . 38 U . S . C . A . § § 1110 , 5103 , 5103 A , 5107 ( West 2014 ) ; 38 C . F . R . § § 3 . 303 , 3 . 304 ( 2015 ) . REASONS AND BASES FOR FINDING AND CONCLUSION The Veteran believes he is entitled to service connection for PTSD . For the following reasons , the Board finds service connection is warranted . Service connection will be granted if the