The Veteran's schizoaffective disorder is rated at 70 percent from February 7, 1983 to October 6, 2017. A TDIU is granted but the Board finds a remand necessary for further development and an opinion regarding the severity of his disability prior to May 11, 2007.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's schizoaffective disorder has caused significant occupational and social impairment over the years, including difficulty in adapting to stressful circumstances at work and with family. The Board finds a remand necessary for further development and an opinion regarding his disability prior to May 11, 2007.
- Claimed conditions
- schizoaffective disorder, schizophrenia, depression, anxiety
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- August 22, 2019
- Citation
- 19165441
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What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
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