Granted
The veteran's PTSD rating was increased to 70% and they were granted TDIU and SMC.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed the veteran's PTSD symptoms warranted a higher rating and rendered them unable to secure gainful employment.
- Claimed conditions
- posttraumatic stress disorder with alcohol use disorder (PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- January 16, 2025
- Citation
- A25004206
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