The Veteran's PTSD with alcohol use disorder is rated at 70 percent effective May 22, 2009. A TDIU is granted since June 5, 2009, and SMC is granted effective December 10, 2012.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's PTSD with alcohol use disorder caused occupational and social impairment in most areas, but not total, warranting a 70 percent rating. The TDIU was granted since the Veteran could no longer secure or follow substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities. SMC was granted as the Veteran is rated at least 60 percent for one condition.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder with Alcohol Use Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- October 26, 2022
- Citation
- 22060245
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Veteran's PTSD with alcohol use disorder, IBS, and other conditions were denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.
- Partly granted
The Veteran's appeal for an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD with alcohol use disorder is denied. The appeal for an initial evaluation for asthma is dismissed.
- Granted
The Veteran's effective date for a 70% rating for PTSD is set at March 15, 2023. This decision grants the earlier effective date based on his continuous pursuit of an increased rating and the fact that his service-connected PTSD warranted such a rating as of this date.
- Granted
The Board granted an initial rating of 70 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder with alcohol use disorder and a temporary total evaluation as a result of hospitalization.
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