The Board has granted a 100 percent disability rating for the Veteran's psychosis, not otherwise specified, which constitutes a complete grant of the benefits sought with respect to that claim. As such, the appeal for entitlement to TDIU is moot.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's psychosis, not otherwise specified, has severely impaired his ability to obtain or retain employment, warranting a 100 percent disability rating under the old diagnostic criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- Psychosis, not otherwise specified
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 20, 2012
- Citation
- 1215512
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What this means for you
A grant means the Board allowed the benefit or issue identified in this decision. Review the original order: other issues in the same appeal may have a different outcome, and this decision does not predict another claim.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
Related decisions
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depression, anxiety, adjustment disorder, psychosis, and personality disorder is being remanded due to the need for an adequate examination.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining relevant records and scheduling a VA examination. The Veteran's claim will be readjudicated based on all evidence.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that additional development is needed to fully address the Veteran's claims, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for further development regarding service connection for a psychiatric disability, other than PTSD and generalized anxiety disorder.
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