The Veteran's claims for service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder and alcohol use disorder have been dismissed due to a separate Board decision granting these conditions in another case.,The Veteran's right upper extremity ulnar nerve neuropathy has been denied as the evidence does not support a rating in excess of 30 percent.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's claims for posttraumatic stress disorder and alcohol use disorder were granted in a separate decision, making these issues moot.,The right upper extremity ulnar nerve neuropathy symptoms do not meet the criteria for a higher rating as they are primarily manifested by impairment of motor functions, decreased sensory disturbance, moderate pain, and muscle atrophy.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Alcohol Use Disorder, Right Upper Extremity Ulnar Nerve Neuropathy, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Heart Condition (Mitral Valve Regurgitation)
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 9, 2026
- Citation
- A26002504
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What this means for you
A dismissal means the Board did not decide the issue on its merits — usually because it was withdrawn or had become moot. It says more about procedure than about whether a claim like this can win.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
Service connection for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is granted. The appeal as to the issue of entitlement to service connection for erectile dysfunction is dismissed.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim of service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome due to conflicting medical evidence regarding the potential diagnosis. The case will be returned to the AOJ for further review and consideration.
- Granted
The Veteran's PTSD is related to fear of hostile military or terrorist activity in Vietnam, and his alcohol use disorder is due to his PTSD. Service connection for PTSD with alcohol use disorder has been granted.
- Denied
The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for PTSD with alcohol use disorder was denied, and he was granted a TDIU. The Board found that the symptoms did not meet criteria for a 100% disability rating.
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