Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and major depressive disorder with alcohol use disorder, but denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for dermatosis of the bilateral hands.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's PTSD is etiologically related to his active duty service, and his MDD with alcohol use disorder are secondary to his PTSD. The dermatosis of the hands does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Major depressive disorder with alcohol use disorder, Dermatosis of the bilateral hands
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 9, 2025
- Citation
- A25105636
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