The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for insomnia disorder with alcohol use disorder, right ankle strain, and left ankle strain as the evidence did not support a higher disability rating.

The deciding factor: The severity, frequency, and duration of the Veteran's symptoms more closely approximated the symptoms contemplated by a 50 percent rating, which are less severe, less frequent, and shorter in duration than those contemplated by a 70 percent rating.

Claimed conditions

Insomnia disorder with alcohol use disorder, Right ankle strain, Left ankle strain

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

October 28, 2025

Citation

A25093445

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