Denied
The Board denied the veteran's appeal for an increased rating for PTSD, finding that a 70 percent rating was appropriate based on the symptoms present.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a higher rating as it only showed occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, which is consistent with a 70 percent rating under the criteria for mental disorders.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with alcohol use disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- October 8, 2025
- Citation
- A25086937
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