The veteran's left shoulder condition is rated at 10 percent, and his schizophrenia was rated at 30 percent between January 11, 1999, and December 1, 2003. The veteran's schizophrenia has been rated as 50 percent since December 2, 2003.,The veteran's claims for increased ratings were granted, with the left shoulder condition receiving a 10 percent rating and schizophrenia receiving a 50 percent rating from December 2, 2003 onwards. The veteran also received TDIU benefits between January 11, 1999, and December 1, 2003.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Shoulder Condition, Schizophrenia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- June 2, 2006
- Citation
- 0616132
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Related decisions
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- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a left shoulder condition, finding that there was no evidence of an in-service injury or disease and insufficient medical evidence to establish a nexus between any current disability and service.
- Granted
The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically schizophrenia, is rated at 70 percent disabling. The appeal for a TDIU has been granted.
- Granted
The Veteran's claim for service connection for schizophrenia was reopened and granted effective June 14, 1989. SMC based on the need for aid and attendance is also granted as of that date.
- Denied
The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for traumatic brain injury, left shoulder condition, and lower back pain as there is no persuasive evidence of a current disability or in-service event that would support these claims.
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