The VA denied the veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of his schizophrenia, currently rated at 10 percent. The evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under either the pre- or post-amendment version of the regulations.
The deciding factor: The veteran's schizophrenia was productive of mild social and industrial impairment prior to November 7, 1996, and since then has been productive of occupational and social impairment due to only mild symptoms. The criteria for a higher evaluation were not met under either the pre- or post-amendment regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- schizophrenia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 19, 2001
- Citation
- 0101470
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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