The Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disorder (PTSD with alcohol use disorder) is denied for a total disability rating as the frequency, severity, and duration of her symptoms do not meet the criteria for a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not demonstrate occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas due to PTSD symptoms that would warrant a higher 100% rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with Alcohol Use Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 3, 2026
- Citation
- A26030595
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What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Denied
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- Whole decision: Granted
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