Granted
The Board granted service connection for a major depressive disorder, to include alcohol use disorder, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), effective December 15, 2021.
The deciding factor: The AOJ's November 2023 rating decision found that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder was directly related to service, and this finding is binding on the Board.
- Claimed conditions
- major depressive disorder, to include alcohol use disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- February 24, 2025
- Citation
- A25016399
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