The Veteran's major depressive disorder and alcohol use disorder are rated at a 70 percent disability rating, effective as of the date of this decision.,Service connection for erectile dysfunction is granted secondary to service-connected major depressive disorder and alcohol use disorder.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms of flattened affect, suicidal ideation, insomnia, and lack of motivation have resulted in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 70 percent disability rating for his major depressive disorder and alcohol use disorder.
- Claimed conditions
- Major Depressive Disorder, Alcohol Use Disorder, Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- September 17, 2024
- Citation
- A24057405
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What this means for you
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