The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's adjustment disorder, finding that his symptoms began during active duty and continued since then. The decision resolves reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.
The deciding factor: The Board found the Veteran's testimony credible and resolved reasonable doubt in his favor, concluding that his adjustment disorder was incurred during service.
- Claimed conditions
- adjustment disorder, alcohol use disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 30, 2021
- Citation
- 21071233
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What this means for you
A grant means the Board allowed the benefit or issue identified in this decision. Review the original order: other issues in the same appeal may have a different outcome, and this decision does not predict another claim.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Dismissed
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