The Veteran's schizophrenia (previously PTSD) is granted a 100% evaluation prior to January 9, 2019. The Veteran’s syncope is granted a 10% evaluation. Service connection for TBI and TDIU prior to May 4, 2011 are denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's schizophrenia (previously PTSD) has been shown to cause total occupational and social impairment, warranting the highest schedular rating of 100%. The syncope is characterized by occasional dizziness, which meets the criteria for a 10% evaluation. Service connection for TBI was denied as there is no evidence of such injury during the appeal period.
- Claimed conditions
- schizophrenia (previously characterized as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)), syncope, residuals of traumatic brain injury (TBI)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- September 9, 2020
- Citation
- 20059084
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