The Veteran's service-connected major depressive disorder with alcohol use disorder is rated at 70 percent effective July 8, 2024.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner determined that the Veteran's psychiatric disability caused occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity as of July 8, 2024.
- Claimed conditions
- Major depressive disorder with alcohol use disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- April 15, 2026
- Citation
- A26035123
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