The VA determined that the veteran's schizophreniform disorder causes no more than occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform occupational tasks, warranting a 30 percent disability rating.
The deciding factor: The veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for higher ratings as his condition caused only occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform occupational tasks.
- Claimed conditions
- schizophreniform disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- September 19, 2006
- Citation
- 0629714
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Denied
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