The Veteran's claim of service connection for schizoaffective disorder was granted based on the receipt of service department records that were not associated with the claims file when VA first decided the claim in April 1998.,The appellant is seeking DIC benefits, and the AOJ must determine whether she is entitled to these benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318 or 38 U.S.C.A. § 1310.
The deciding factor: The effective date of the grant of service connection for schizoaffective disorder was determined based on the receipt of relevant service department records that were not associated with the claims file at the time of the initial decision in April 1998.,DIC benefits may be awarded if the Veteran's death was caused by a service-connected disability, and the appellant is seeking this benefit.
- Claimed conditions
- schizoaffective disorder
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- February 25, 2015
- Citation
- 1508248
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The Veteran's initial rating of 50% for schizoaffective disorder is increased to 70% from June 22, 2009 to April 30, 2010 and from July 1, 2010 to August 18, 2020. A temporary total disability rating of 100% for hospital treatment due to schizoaffective disorder is granted from March 1, 2010 to June 30, 2010. The Veteran's entitlement to TDIU prior to August 18, 2020 is also granted.
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