The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating for TBI, as his cognitive impairment was rated at 10 percent. His hearing loss disability is also rated at 10 percent. Service connection for right and left knee disabilities, lumbar strain, and SMC based on need for regular aid and attendance were all remanded.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's cognitive impairment did not meet or approximate a higher rating due to lack of evidence supporting more than one facet at level '2' or above. The hearing loss disability was also rated at 10 percent, as there is no evidence showing it meets or approximates a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Migraines, Peripheral Vestibular Disorder (Vertigo), Major Depressive Disorder
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- January 11, 2023
- Citation
- 23001975
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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