The veteran's service-connected schizophrenia, depression, and organic brain syndrome are currently rated at 50 percent. The July 2003 rating decision was revised to grant a 70 percent evaluation based on the severity of his symptoms.
The deciding factor: The veteran's psychiatric disability manifested with occupational and social impairment due to auditory hallucinations, impaired impulse control, anger, insomnia; near-continuous depression affecting ability to function independently, appropriate and effectively; feelings of helplessness and hopelessness; short-term memory impairment; difficulty in adapting to stressful circumstances; and the inability to establish and maintain effective relationships.
- Claimed conditions
- schizophrenia, depression, organic brain syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- November 16, 2007
- Citation
- 0736076
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining in-service psychiatric treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any acquired psychiatric disorder.
- Denied
The Veteran's depression was rated at 50 percent prior to July 1, 2016. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating due to occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity. For TDIU, the Veteran had multiple service-connected disabilities but his education and work experience were sufficient for sedentary or light labor employment.
- Granted
The Veteran's depression was rated at 50 percent prior to September 27, 2017. From September 27, 2017, the rating for depression increased to 70 percent.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals were dismissed due to the death of the appellant. The issues related to service connection for various conditions and disability ratings.
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