The Board denied a rating higher than 50 percent for PTSD with AUD prior to May 5, 2023, as the evidence did not show symptoms of similar severity indicative of a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's condition was characterized by episodes of significant anxiety or alcohol abuse rather than on a 'near-continuous' basis, and there was no evidence of suicidal ideation, obsessional rituals, speech abnormalities, impaired impulse control, neglect of personal appearance or hygiene, or other symptoms of similar severity.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 4, 2025
- Citation
- A25104665
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