The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his schizophrenic reaction was denied, and the claim for special monthly compensation based on need for aid and attendance was also denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating of 70 percent or above, as it did not show deficiencies in most areas such as work, school, family relations, judgment, thinking, or mood. The Veteran's symptoms were consistent with a 50 percent rating based on reduced reliability and productivity.
- Claimed conditions
- Schizophrenic Reaction
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 31, 2018
- Citation
- 18106775
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What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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