Denied
The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include alcohol induced mood disorder, as the evidence did not support a finding that the condition began during active service or was related to an in-service injury.
The deciding factor: The January 2024 VA examiner's opinion found no nexus between the Veteran's alcohol induced mood disorder and his military service, considering the lack of relevant in-service symptoms and the onset of the condition decades after discharge.
- Claimed conditions
- Acquired psychiatric disorder, to include alcohol induced mood disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 19, 2025
- Citation
- 25015088
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