Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for a rating in excess of 50 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with alcohol use disorder, finding that the evidence did not support occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed symptoms consistent with a 50 percent disability rating but did not demonstrate occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas as required for a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with alcohol use disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- October 9, 2025
- Citation
- A25087775
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