The Veteran's service-connected schizoaffective disorder with depressive symptoms results in occupational and social impairment, warranting a 70 percent rating. The Veteran is also found to be in need of regular aid and attendance due to her condition.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's schizoaffective disorder with depressive symptoms causes significant impairment in work, thinking, and mood, necessitating a 70 percent rating under the General Rating Formula for Mental Disorders. Additionally, she requires regular assistance with medication administration, meeting the criteria for aid and attendance.
- Claimed conditions
- schizoaffective disorder with depressive symptoms
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- March 1, 2018
- Citation
- 1813050
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