Remanded (sent back)
The appeal for an increased rating for major depressive disorder with alcohol abuse disorder is remanded. The VA needs to conduct a new examination to assess the severity and distinguish between MDD and PTSD symptoms.
The deciding factor: The April 2022 VA examination was inadequate because it did not account for the Veteran's PTSD diagnosis.
- Claimed conditions
- major depressive disorder, alcohol abuse disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 2, 2025
- Citation
- A25000370
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