The Board granted an initial evaluation of 70 percent for schizoaffective disorder with vascular dementia mixed associated with lumbar spine stenosis and right knee degenerative arthritis from October 24, 2012.

The deciding factor: The evidence supported a total impairment of 100 percent, but the baseline impairment was found to be 30 percent, resulting in a 70 percent rating.

Claimed conditions

schizoaffective disorder with vascular dementia mixed associated with lumbar spine stenosis and right knee degenerative arthritis

How they argued it

Aggravation of a pre-existing condition

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

70%

Decision date

February 4, 2025

Citation

A25009694

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