The Veteran's service-connected cerebral concussion residuals are rated at 10 percent, and a separate rating of 50 percent is granted for the secondary neurocognitive disorder. The right knee degenerative arthritis with instability and right knee instability are both denied ratings higher than 10 percent. A maximum separate rating of 10 percent is granted for symptomatic post-removal of semilunar cartilage from the right knee.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected cerebral concussion residuals primarily produce mild subjective symptoms that do not significantly impair his work, family, or social life.
- Claimed conditions
- Cerebral Concussion
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- January 29, 2021
- Citation
- 21005158
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- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's appeal of a reduction in his disability rating for cerebral concussion (now TBI) from 10 percent to noncompensable effective January 22, 1986. The decision found no clear and unmistakable error.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's right knee instability, degenerative arthritis of the right knee, and cerebral concussion disabilities are being remanded for additional examinations to assess their current severity. The TDIU claim is also being remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the increased rating claims.
- Remanded (sent back)
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- Granted
The Board has granted a 100% disability rating for service-connected cerebral concussion with dementia and PTSD effective October 12, 2012. The Veteran's symptoms have resulted in total occupational and social impairment.
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