The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an increased rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD with major depressive disorder and alcohol use disorder, finding that the evidence did not support a higher disability rating.

The deciding factor: The evidence showed occupational and social impairment but not to the extent required for a 100 percent rating; therefore, a rating higher than 70 percent was not warranted.

Claimed conditions

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with major depressive disorder and alcohol use disorder

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

November 10, 2025

Citation

A25097561

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