Granted
The Veteran's service-connected PTSD with alcohol use disorder, moderate, in early remission is granted an initial evaluation of 70 percent disabling, effective August 11, 2022.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms most closely approximated the criteria for a 70 percent evaluation due to occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, including suicidal ideation, despite occasional periods of stability.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with alcohol use disorder, moderate, in early remission
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- January 31, 2025
- Citation
- A25009018
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