The Board granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD with alcohol use disorder.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected PTSD with alcohol use disorder has prevented him from performing the activities required to obtain or maintain a substantially gainful occupation, as evidenced by his difficulty concentrating, handling workplace stress, getting along with coworkers, and demonstrating reliability and productivity.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with alcohol use disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- November 14, 2025
- Citation
- 25014003
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