The Veteran's TBI residuals were rated at 10% prior to September 17, 2020 and at 70% thereafter. The Board found that the evidence did not support higher ratings.
The deciding factor: The VA examination reports showed no impairment in any of the facets addressed under DC 8045 before September 17, 2020, and only level 3 impairment after that date.
- Claimed conditions
- Post-concussion syndrome, Traumatic brain injury (TBI) residuals
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- March 1, 2022
- Citation
- 22011548
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