The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include other specified schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorder. The appeal as to the propriety of the discontinuance of non-service-connected pension with aid and attendance benefits on the basis of clear and unmistakable error (CUE) was withdrawn.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner opined that it was at least as likely as not that a currently diagnosed acquired psychiatric disorder was related to in-service mental health symptoms and treatment, placing the question in relative equipoise. The appeal concerning the discontinuance of non-service-connected pension with aid and attendance benefits on the basis of CUE was withdrawn.
- Claimed conditions
- Acquired psychiatric disorder, to include other specified schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorder, Sleep apnea, Heart disorder, to include coronary artery disease (CAD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- March 4, 2025
- Citation
- A25019230
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