The Veteran's claim for service connection for a head injury was denied as there is no current diagnosis of residuals or TBI.,The Veteran's MDD, recurrent episode with anxious distress, was granted with a 70% disability rating.
The deciding factor: There is no current evidence of residuals from the in-service head injury and the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis for such condition. The VA examiner found that his symptoms are consistent with a 30 percent rating but also noted active suicidal ideation, which warrants a higher 70 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Head Injury, Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), Cluster Headaches, Lumbosacral Strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- September 18, 2024
- Citation
- A24057833
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