The veteran's appeal for a higher rating for traumatic brain injury was remanded due to missing medical records and the need for an updated examination. Special monthly compensation for aid and attendance was granted.

The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran requires regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities, but remanded the rating issue due to a duty to assist error.

Claimed conditions

Traumatic brain injury (TBI), Post-concussion headache, Neurocognitive disorder, Status post L4 fracture (lumbar spine disability), Status post pubic rami fracture with bilateral thigh residuals/impairments, Parkinsonism, Tremor and bradykinesia of the bilateral upper and lower extremities, Right and left sided loss of automatic movements, Changes in speech/dysarthria right and left sided impairments, Impairment in chewing and swallowing, Stooped posture right and left sided impairments, Status left renal calculi, Constipation, Hearing loss, Tinnitus

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 29, 2025

Citation

25001301

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