The June and August 1977 rating decisions that denied entitlement to TDIU benefits were not clear and unmistakable error (CUE). The veteran's service-connected disabilities included traumatic encephalopathy and loss of skull bone, resulting in a combined rating of 60 percent.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support an increase in the ratings for the veteran's service-connected back condition and traumatic encephalopathy.
- Claimed conditions
- Traumatic Encephalopathy, Loss of Skull Bone
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 9, 2002
- Citation
- 0211582
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's service-connected PTSD with TBI and traumatic encephalopathy, along with other nonservice-connected conditions, necessitates the need for regular aid and attendance of another person. The Board has determined that this meets the criteria for SMC based on aid and attendance.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's traumatic encephalopathy has been rated at 40 percent since September 10, 2012. Before that date, the evidence supports a 40 percent rating based on consistent cognitive impairment.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has granted a 70 percent rating for traumatic encephalopathy effective from the date of the remand, January 15, 2009.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased evaluations for his service-connected traumatic encephalopathy and compound fracture of the left humerus, finding that the evidence did not warrant an increase in disability ratings.
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