The Board denied service connection for schizophrenia with paranoia and a rating in excess of 70 percent for major depressive disorder, as well as the claim for TDIU prior to December 31, 2017. The Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating or an effective date earlier than June 11, 2013.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not support a current diagnosis of schizophrenia with paranoia and the Veteran’s major depressive disorder is rated at 70 percent based on occupational and social impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- schizophrenia with paranoia, major depressive disorder
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- January 19, 2022
- Citation
- 22002608
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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