The Board denied an increased rating for PTSD with alcohol use disorder, finding that the Veteran's symptoms did not warrant a higher disability rating of 100 percent.
The deciding factor: The severity, frequency, and duration of the Veteran's PTSD with alcohol use disorder did not manifest with symptoms more closely approximating total occupational and social impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- PTSD with alcohol use disorder, sleep apnea, chronic fatigue syndrome, respiratory insufficiency (dyspnea), dermatosis of the arms, chronic headaches, tremors of the hands
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- May 12, 2025
- Citation
- A25042579
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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