The Veteran's major depressive disorder with anxious distress, opioid use disorder, and alcohol use disorder was granted an evaluation of 70 percent from February 9, 2020.

The deciding factor: The evidence showed the Veteran's condition more closely approximated the criteria for a current evaluation of 70 percent despite the presence of other disorders like opioid and alcohol use disorder.

Claimed conditions

Major depressive disorder with anxious distress, opioid use disorder, and alcohol use disorder

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

70%

Decision date

February 20, 2025

Citation

A25015486

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