The veteran's psychiatric disorder is service-connected, but he cannot receive compensation under the 1151 provision for his liver disease due to a lack of causal connection.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found that the veteran's diagnosed chronic schizophrenia was likely initially manifested during service from adjustment issues in his occupational duties, and not related to any treatment or medication administered by VA.
- Claimed conditions
- liver disease, cirrhosis, hepatitis C
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 27, 2006
- Citation
- 0636657
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What this means for you
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Granted
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- Granted
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