Denied
The Board denied service connection for the veteran's psychiatric disabilities, including depression, anxiety, and alcohol use disorder. The decision was based on evidence showing that these conditions were not likely caused by or related to her active military service.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner opined it was less likely than not that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder was due to her service, and that it was more likely due to her alcohol use disorder and psychosocial stressors.
- Claimed conditions
- depression, anxiety, alcohol use disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 2, 2025
- Citation
- A25000121
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