The Board found clear and unmistakable error (CUE) in the termination of benefits for the Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disability between June 1, 1968 and November 12, 1970. The retroactive restoration of benefits was established at 100 percent disabling from June 1, 1968 to February 18, 1971; the previously assigned 30 percent evaluation was continued from February 19, 1971.
The deciding factor: The March 1971 rating decision that failed to award a 100% evaluation of service-connected schizophrenic reaction, undifferentiated type, with secondary drug addiction contained CUE because it is now considered a reduction for which the Veteran was not afforded appropriate due process considerations as required at the time.
- Claimed conditions
- schizophrenic reaction, undifferentiated type, secondary drug addiction
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- November 16, 2015
- Citation
- 1548089
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What this means for you
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for schizoaffective disorder, undifferentiated type, and remanded the claims for a right knee disability, left knee disability, and special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance of another.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional examination and to obtain VA treatment records. The issue of entitlement to a disability rating in excess of 30 percent for his service-connected schizophrenic reaction, undifferentiated type, will be re-adjudicated after the requested actions are completed.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and attempting to obtain private health care provider records. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered after these actions.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding the effect of his schizophrenia on daily life and for additional development in connection with service connection claims.
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