The Veteran's PTSD with alcohol abuse disorder results in occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform occupational tasks, but not severe impairment. The Board found the current rating of 30% appropriate as it reflects the Veteran's mild impairment.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s symptoms most closely align with a 30 percent disability rating due to occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform occupational tasks.
- Claimed conditions
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with alcohol abuse disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- January 22, 2019
- Citation
- 19104821
What this means for you
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