The Veteran's TBI residuals have been rated at 10 percent since the effective date of service connection, with no higher rating due to the severity and nature of his symptoms. The Veteran is also granted a TDIU based on his PTSD and other disabilities.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's cognitive impairment (memory loss, difficulty concentrating) has been rated at 10 percent under Diagnostic Code 8045 for residuals of TBI due to the severity of his symptoms not warranting higher ratings. The TDIU is granted based on the combined effect of PTSD and other disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- February 12, 2014
- Citation
- 1406465
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development, including obtaining records from the Lancaster Vet Center and private mental health professionals.
- Granted
The Board has restored the Veteran's disability rating for PTSD and TBI residuals from 70% to 70%, effective October 28, 2020. The reduction was improper due to a lack of evidence demonstrating improvement in the Veteran's condition.
- Denied
The Veteran's PTSD with major depressive disorder and TBI residuals are currently rated at 70 percent, effective February 14, 2019. The appeal for a higher rating is denied.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD with cannabis use disorder, depressive disorder due to another medical condition and residuals of traumatic brain injury. The case is being remanded because an inadequate examination was conducted by the VA TBI examiner.
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