The Veteran's service-connected delusional disorder with major depressive order is granted, and he is also granted a 100 percent rating for this condition. He is also granted SMC based on aid and attendance due to his psychiatric disability. The issue of TDIU is moot as the Veteran now has a 100 percent schedular rating.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's delusional disorder with major depressive order was productive of total occupational and social impairment, warranting a 100% rating. His parents provide regular aid and assistance due to his service-connected disability, meeting the criteria for SMC based on aid and attendance.
- Claimed conditions
- acquired psychiatric disorder, delusional disorder with major depressive order
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- October 29, 2021
- Citation
- 21066318
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What this means for you
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