Denied
The Board denied an evaluation higher than 70 percent for PTSD with alcohol use disorder, as the evidence did not show total occupational and social impairment.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms were found to be consistent with a 70 percent rating but not sufficient to warrant a 100 percent rating due to lack of evidence showing total occupational and social impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with alcohol use disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- November 4, 2025
- Citation
- A25095711
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