The Board denied a disability rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD with major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, insomnia disorder, alcohol-related disorders and cannabis use disorder as the severity, frequency, and duration of the Veteran's symptoms do not more closely approximate total occupational and social impairment.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms were found to be best summarized as occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, but did not meet the criteria for a 100 percent rating due to the absence of gross impairment in thought processes or communication, persistent delusions or hallucinations, etc.

Claimed conditions

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, insomnia disorder, alcohol-related disorders and cannabis use disorder

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

70%

Decision date

October 9, 2025

Citation

A25087627

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