The Veteran's right foot fracture and schizophrenia have been evaluated, but the claims for higher evaluations are denied as they do not meet the criteria for a higher rating under applicable diagnostic codes.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence does not support an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for residuals of a fracture of the right fifth metatarsal or an evaluation in excess of 70 percent for schizophrenia, chronic paranoid type.
- Claimed conditions
- fracture of the right fifth metatarsal, schizophrenia, chronic paranoid type
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- February 10, 2016
- Citation
- 1605180
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection have been dismissed. The Board has remanded the cases of left knee condition, heart condition secondary to hypertension, left elbow dislocation with hypertrophic spur, and fracture of the right fifth metatarsal.
- Denied
The Board has determined that an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection and award of compensation for schizophrenia, chronic paranoid type is denied as all prior claims were subject to final denials.
- Granted
The Board has reopened the service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder and granted service connection for schizophrenia, chronic paranoid type. The Veteran's current diagnosis of a depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, and organic mental condition with dementia is also supported by evidence of record.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and VA treatment records. The Veteran's claim of a compensable rating for residuals of the service-connected fracture of the right fifth metatarsal is on appeal.
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