The Veteran's schizoaffective disorder was granted a rating of 100 percent as of May 10, 2022, but no earlier. The effective date for the evaluation of the left and right ankle disabilities were granted prior to January 6, 2022.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran's schizoaffective disorder was productive of total social and occupational impairment as of May 10, 2022, but no earlier. The evidence did not support service connection for the other disabilities claimed.
- Claimed conditions
- schizoaffective disorder, left ankle disability, right ankle disability, left hip disability, right hip disability, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), back disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- March 31, 2025
- Citation
- A25029349
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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