Denied
The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 70 percent for the Veteran's psychiatric disability, finding that it did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms were found to be consistent with occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, but not total occupational and social impairment as required for a 100 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder and Alcohol Use Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 27, 2025
- Citation
- A25092519
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