Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for a back disability and an increased rating of 70 percent, but no higher, for PTSD with alcohol use disorder, effective February 24, 2022.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms most closely approximate the level of impairment associated with a 70 percent evaluation for his PTSD, but not more. The back disability was found to be etiologically related to service based on credible lay statements and medical evidence.
- Claimed conditions
- back disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- March 10, 2025
- Citation
- A25021861
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