The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, characterized as other specified trauma disorder and alcohol use disorder, was evaluated at a 70 percent rating. The Board found that the severity, frequency, and duration of her symptoms did not more closely approximate total occupational and social impairment.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s symptoms were found to be consistent with a 70 percent disability rating based on occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.
- Claimed conditions
- other specified trauma disorder, alcohol use disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- August 26, 2024
- Citation
- A24050015
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