The Veteran's PTSD with alcohol use disorder due to military sexual trauma is granted a 70% rating from November 1, 2015, to prior to January 4, 2017. A higher rating of over 70% for this condition is denied. The right leg and ankle disorder, left knee disorder, and sleep apnea claims are remanded.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's PTSD with alcohol use disorder due to military sexual trauma has been characterized by intrusive memories, alcohol abuse, suicidal ideation, and social isolation; total occupational and social impairment have not been shown. The right leg and ankle disorder, left knee disorder, and sleep apnea claims require further evidence.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with alcohol use disorder due to military sexual trauma, Right leg and ankle disorder, Left knee disorder, Sleep apnea
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- January 17, 2019
- Citation
- 19104538
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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