Partly granted
The Board granted an earlier effective date of April 2, 2020 for the award of service connection for PTSD with alcohol use disorder in remission and TBI residuals but denied increased ratings for multiple disabilities.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not demonstrate that the Veteran's symptoms warranted a higher rating for his psychiatric or musculoskeletal conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- PTSD with alcohol use disorder in remission and traumatic brain injury (TBI) residuals, Lumbar spine disability, Right shoulder disability, Cervical spine disability, Tinnitus, Headache disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- October 7, 2025
- Citation
- A25086810
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