The Board found no clear and unmistakable error in the denial of service connection for schizoid personality or tinnitus. The Veteran's claims were denied as his conditions did not meet the criteria for service connection.
The deciding factor: The evidence submitted was consistent with, and reasonably supported by, the evidence then of record and the existing legal authority.
- Claimed conditions
- schizoid personality
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 28, 2011
- Citation
- 1143436
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection for schizoid personality, and the Board has dismissed the claim.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to incomplete records and unclear opinions. The Appellant's claims are pending.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death. The claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and a psychiatric disability have not progressed further as the Veteran passed away.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's current psychiatric disabilities, including schizophrenia, dysthymia, major depression with psychotic features, and schizoid personality disorder, are related to his service. The decision grants service connection for these conditions.
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