The Veteran was found to be in need of regular aid and attendance prior to October 26, 2009 due to his service-connected schizophrenia. However, the evidence does not support a finding that he is currently in need of such assistance.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations conducted after October 26, 2009 did not find the Veteran to be in need of regular aid and attendance for activities of daily living or protection from hazards due to his schizophrenia.
- Claimed conditions
- Schizophrenia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 26, 2017
- Citation
- 1713599
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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