The Board found that the veteran's undifferentiated type schizophrenia warranted a 50 percent evaluation, which is the maximum schedular rating available for this condition. The claim for total disability based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities was also denied as there were no exceptional circumstances shown by the evidence indicating that the veteran’s service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation.
The deciding factor: The Board determined that the veteran's undifferentiated type schizophrenia did not meet the criteria for an evaluation in excess of 50 percent, as his symptoms were consistent with a 50 percent rating under the applicable VA rating criteria. The evidence did not demonstrate total social and industrial impairment required for a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- undifferentiated type schizophrenia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- March 14, 2000
- Citation
- 0006880
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