The Veteran's claim for an effective date earlier than September 23, 2015 for service connection and Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) was denied. The Board found that the preponderance of evidence did not support awarding an earlier effective date.
The deciding factor: The effective date for the Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disability was determined to be September 23, 2015 based on when his claim was received by VA.
- Claimed conditions
- schizoaffective disorder, depressive type
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- December 29, 2021
- Citation
- A21020607
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- Granted
The Board granted the restoration of a 100 percent disability rating for schizoaffective disorder, depressive type, as the evidence did not support a finding of sustained material improvement under ordinary conditions of life and work.
- Granted
The Board granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance due to the Veteran's service-connected schizoaffective disorder, depressive type.
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