Partly granted
The Board granted an increased initial rating of 70 percent for PTSD with alcohol use disorder, denied ratings in excess of 30 percent for functional abdominal pain syndrome and migraine, and granted service connection for tinnitus.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms of PTSD with alcohol use disorder warranted a higher rating due to occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas. The other conditions did not meet the criteria for increased ratings or service connection.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with alcohol use disorder, Functional abdominal pain syndrome with pain and bloating, Migraine including migraine variants, Tinnitus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- October 10, 2025
- Citation
- A25087970
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