The Veteran's adjustment disorder with depressed mood and alcohol use disorder are granted a 70 percent rating, while the initial ratings for gastroparesis (60%), diabetic retinopathy (none), and diabetic peripheral neuropathy (none) are also granted. The Veteran is granted TDIU.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's adjustment disorder with depressed mood and alcohol use disorder resulted in occupational and social impairment, warranting a 70 percent rating under the criteria for mental disorders.
- Claimed conditions
- Depression, Alcohol Use Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- February 26, 2026
- Citation
- 26002715
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What this means for you
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient findings regarding PTSD and depression, requiring a new VA examination.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to errors in the AOJ's handling of the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, other specified trauma and stressor-related disorder, and depression. The AOJ is required to verify the Veteran's claimed stressor and obtain medical opinions regarding the diagnoses and their relation to service.
- Granted
The Veteran's PTSD is related to fear of hostile military or terrorist activity in Vietnam, and his alcohol use disorder is due to his PTSD. Service connection for PTSD with alcohol use disorder has been granted.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Anxiety, and Depression as these conditions are found to be related to the Veteran's active military service.
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