The Veteran's initial claim for an initial compensable disability rating for residuals of TBI prior to February 20, 2023 was denied.,For the period from February 20, 2023 onwards, the Veteran's claim for a higher evaluation for residuals of TBI with adjustment disorder and depressed mood was also denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show symptoms warranting more than a '0' in any facet of cognitive impairment and other residuals of traumatic brain injury prior to February 20, 2023.,From February 20, 2023 onwards, the Veteran's symptoms warranted a '3' in the memory, attention, concentration, and executive functions facet, corresponding with a 70 percent disability rating under Diagnostic Code 8045.
- Claimed conditions
- Traumatic Brain Injury, Adjustment Disorder, Depressed Mood
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- November 14, 2023
- Citation
- 23060917
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