Granted
The Board granted an initial evaluation of 70 percent for persistent depressive disorder with periodic anxious cognition and mood, and alcohol use disorder, unspecified, but no higher.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, which supported a 70 percent rating under the General Formula for Mental Disorders.
- Claimed conditions
- persistent depressive disorder with periodic anxious cognition and mood, alcohol use disorder, unspecified
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- November 14, 2025
- Citation
- A25099220
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