The Veteran's claim for service connection of gunshot wounds to the left upper and lower abdomen, left lower chest, left side back of head, and left upper leg is denied as there is no evidence of such injuries. The Veteran's schizophrenia, undifferentiated type, results in total occupational and social impairment but does not meet the criteria for a 100% rating due to lack of persistent delusions or hallucinations.
The deciding factor: The Veteran did not have gunshot wounds to the claimed areas during service and there is no evidence supporting such injuries. The schizophrenia, undifferentiated type, results in total occupational and social impairment but does not meet the criteria for a 100% rating due to lack of persistent delusions or hallucinations.
- Claimed conditions
- gunshot wounds to the left upper and lower abdomen, left lower chest, left side back of head, and left upper leg, schizophrenic disorder, undifferentiated type
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- August 25, 2015
- Citation
- 1536219
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- Granted
The Veteran's schizophrenia, undifferentiated type, caused total occupational and social impairment from April 4, 2001 to March 21, 2013. The Board granted an initial 100 percent disability rating for this condition during that period.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that further development is needed before the claim can be adjudicated, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and arranging for a psychiatric examination. The Veteran's claim will be remanded to the RO via the Appeals Management Center (AMC).
- Denied
The Veteran's schizophrenia is currently rated at 50 percent, and the Board found that a higher rating was not warranted based on his symptoms.
- Denied
The Veteran's schizophrenia was not manifested by total occupational and social impairment prior to September 30, 2002. The RO denied an increased rating for the service-connected schizophrenic disorder.
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