The Veteran's service-connected traumatic brain injury is rated at 40 percent since June 17, 2020. Prior to that date, the rating was increased from a lower level. The claim for higher ratings remains pending.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s symptoms prior to June 17, 2020 included impairment of memory, attention, concentration, executive functions, and judgment, which warranted a 40 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 8045.
- Claimed conditions
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- October 21, 2020
- Citation
- 20068045
What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Denied
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- Denied
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