Denied
The Board denied an increased rating greater than 70 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with alcohol use disorder (AUD), finding the Veteran's symptoms more closely approximated a 70 percent disability rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms, including depressed mood, anxiety, suspiciousness, panic attacks, chronic sleep impairment, and difficulty in establishing and maintaining effective work and social relationships, did not meet the criteria for a 100 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- October 20, 2025
- Citation
- A25090202
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