The Veteran was granted a 100 percent rating for PTSD with AUD from October 1, 2012, but no earlier, and SMC based on housebound status from the same date. The claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance of another was denied.
The deciding factor: The severity, frequency, and duration of the Veteran's PTSD with AUD symptoms more closely approximate total occupational and social impairment during the period on appeal, justifying a 100 percent rating. However, there was no evidence that the Veteran required regular aid and attendance from another person at any point during the appeal period.
- Claimed conditions
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- October 15, 2025
- Citation
- 25012922
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