Granted
The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and alcohol use disorder, finding that the appellant's mental health symptoms began during active service and continued since.
The deciding factor: The evidence was at least in equipoise as to whether the reported Germany service occurred and whether such was during a period of ADT or IDT from August 24, 2009 to August 30, 2009. The appellant's lay statements were found to provide positive evidence.
- Claimed conditions
- Major depressive disorder, Generalized anxiety disorder, Panic disorder, Alcohol use disorder (AUD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- November 19, 2025
- Citation
- A25100594
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