The Board denied a higher rating for schizo-affective disorder, finding the evidence did not meet criteria for a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The veteran's symptoms were consistent with a 30% disability rating and did not warrant an increase in his current evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- schizo-affective disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- August 18, 2006
- Citation
- 0625608
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What this means for you
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