The Veteran's psychotic disorder, NOS is rated at 70 percent effective October 25, 2011.,A TDIU for the period prior to June 29, 2019 is granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s psychotic disorder, NOS has been found to meet criteria for a 70% rating due to significant social and occupational impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- Psychotic Disorder, NOS, TMJ Dysfunction
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 3, 2020
- Citation
- 20038041
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's 100% disability rating for psychotic disorder, NOS is restored. The appeal regarding TDIU is dismissed as moot.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to February 23, 2009 for reinstatement of his disability compensation benefits was denied as there was no informal claim received before that date.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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