The veteran's schizophrenia, undifferentiated type, was manifested by definite social and occupational impairment prior to March 2, 1999. The Board found that a 30 percent rating is warranted for this period.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed the veteran had symptoms such as sleep disturbance, hallucinations, social withdrawal, anxiety, but did not meet criteria for higher ratings due to less severe impairment in work and social functioning.
- Claimed conditions
- Schizophrenia, undifferentiated type
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 26, 2002
- Citation
- 0218740
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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