Granted
The veteran's claim for a 70% rating for PTSD and alcohol abuse was granted based on evidence of functional impairment.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's history of suicidal ideation, including hospitalization, along with other reported symptoms, warranted a 70 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), alcohol abuse
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- January 28, 2025
- Citation
- A25007726
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