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.
The deciding factor: The RO correctly assigned an effective date for reinstatement of benefits of February 23, 2009 because the Veteran's spouse's July 2008 letter did not meet the criteria for an informal claim under VA regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- Psychotic Disorder, NOS
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- October 5, 2021
- Citation
- 21061870
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- Granted
The Veteran's 100% disability rating for psychotic disorder, NOS is restored. The appeal regarding TDIU is dismissed as moot.
- Denied
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- Granted
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