Denied
The Board denied a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD with MDD, tobacco use disorder, and alcohol use disorder, as well as special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support that the Veteran's psychiatric symptoms caused total occupational and social impairment or that he was in need of regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), Tobacco Use Disorder, 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
- A25097659
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