The Board found that the Veteran's character of discharge is not a bar to eligibility for VA benefits due to evidence showing he was insane at the time of his conduct in April 1970.
The deciding factor: The Board determined that the Veteran suffered from PTSD and chronic brain syndrome, which caused impaired social functioning and led to his bad conduct discharge. The opinions supported this finding.
- Claimed conditions
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Chronic Brain Syndrome, Schizophrenia
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 3, 2018
- Citation
- 1819412
This is a plain-language summary generated by AI from a public Board of Veterans’ Appeals decision. It can contain errors — always verify against the original. Read the original VA decision (opens in a new tab) using citation 1819412.
What this means for you
A grant means the Board allowed the benefit or issue identified in this decision. Review the original order: other issues in the same appeal may have a different outcome, and this decision does not predict another claim.
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).
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for a higher rating for PTSD and dismissed his appeals regarding increased ratings for tinnitus and a right hand disability due to lack of timely filing of Notice of Disagreement.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's PTSD is rated at a 70 percent level, reflecting significant occupational and social impairment.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically schizophrenia, is rated at 70 percent disabling. The appeal for a TDIU has been granted.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's claim for service connection for schizophrenia was reopened and granted effective June 14, 1989. SMC based on the need for aid and attendance is also granted as of that date.
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