Schizophrenia

Suicide or attempted suicide - Schizophrenia Factor

Last reviewed for CCPS 21 February 2000.

Preliminary questions [20442]

28807 there is some evidence that schizophrenia may be a factor in the veteran's attempt at or commission of suicide.

20467 the veteran has suffered from schizophrenia at some time.

20468 the veteran was suffering from schizophrenia at the time the veteran attempted or committed suicide.

20469 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the schizophrenia and VEA service for suicide or attempted suicide.

20470 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the schizophrenia and operational service for suicide or attempted suicide.

or

20471 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the schizophrenia and eligible service for suicide or attempted suicide.

Clinical onset and operational service [20470]

20473 — the schizophrenia is causally related to operational service.

Clinical onset and eligible service [20471]

20474 — the schizophrenia is causally related to eligible service.