The Board denied the veteran's claim for an increased rating in excess of 70 percent for bipolar I disorder with alcohol use disorder. The decision was based on evidence showing 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 70 percent rating, resulting in a level of impairment that most closely approximated the level of impairment associated with a 70 percent rating.

Claimed conditions

bipolar I disorder, alcohol use disorder

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 29, 2025

Citation

A25007832

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