The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, to include schizophrenia, is currently rated at 50 percent disabling. The Board finds that the evidence does not support a higher rating as her symptoms do not meet or approximate those required for an evaluation in excess of 50 percent.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations conducted in June 2007 and August 2010 did not indicate any significant changes in the Veteran's psychiatric condition that would warrant a higher rating. Her GAF score remained at 50, indicating moderate symptoms such as flattened affect, impaired impulse control, and difficulty maintaining effective relationships.
- Claimed conditions
- Acquired Psychiatric Disorder (to include schizophrenia)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- October 5, 2011
- Citation
- 1137538
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