Partly granted
The Board denied service connection for a traumatic brain injury (TBI) but granted special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance due to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a diagnosis of TBI, while the Veteran required regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected PTSD, thoracolumbar spine strain, and cervical spine strain.
- Claimed conditions
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- February 21, 2025
- Citation
- A25015706
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