The Board denied an earlier effective date for the grant of a 70 percent disability rating for major depressive disorder with alcohol use disorder, as the evidence did not support a finding that the Veteran's symptoms more nearly approximated the criteria for a 70 percent disability rating prior to July 29, 2024.

The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a 70 percent disability rating due to the lack of evidence showing occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas before July 29, 2024.

Claimed conditions

major depressive disorder with alcohol use disorder

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

November 13, 2025

Citation

A25098762

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