The Veteran's PTSD with mild alcohol use disorder in partial remission was granted a disability rating of 70 percent, but no more, on and after July 19, 2021. Other claims for increased ratings were denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's psychiatric symptoms warranted a higher evaluation due to occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, but not total occupational and social impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with mild alcohol use disorder in partial remission, Degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine, Left shoulder strain, Right shoulder strain, Reactive airway disease of unknown etiology
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- June 9, 2025
- Citation
- A25050620
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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