Granted
The Board granted an initial rating of 70 percent for the Veteran's alcohol use disorder with an unspecified depressive disorder, finding that his symptoms more nearly approximated occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms, including anxiety, depression, chronic sleep impairment, irritability, avoidance of crowded public spaces, mild memory loss, and disturbances of motivation and mood, were found to be more indicative of a 70 percent rating under the General Rating Formula for Mental Disorders.
- Claimed conditions
- alcohol use disorder with an unspecified depressive disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- October 9, 2025
- Citation
- A25087814
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