The Board denied the veteran's request for a disability rating higher than 30% for depressive disorder and alcohol use disorder. The evidence showed that the veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms more closely approximated those associated with a 30 percent rating, including depressed mood, anxiety, sleep impairment, and mild memory loss.

Claimed conditions

depressive disorder, alcohol use disorder

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 7, 2025

Citation

A25001103

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