The Veteran was granted a 70 percent rating for residuals of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) from August 22, 2011, to March 26, 2021, but the claim for a separate rating since March 26, 2021, was denied.
The deciding factor: The severity of cognitive impairment and subjective symptoms during the relevant period warranted a higher rating, but the overlapping symptoms with schizophrenia precluded a separate rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of a traumatic brain injury (TBI)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- April 29, 2025
- Citation
- A25038911
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for residuals of a traumatic brain injury and special monthly compensation based on the need of regular aid and attendance, while remanding the issue of service connection for a seizures disorder.
- Dismissed
The Board dismissed the claims for service connection for various disabilities, including bilateral hearing loss, right knee, right hand, left knee, right ankle, and residuals of a traumatic brain injury due to untimely appeals or lack of evidence supporting current disability.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for a new VA examination to determine the etiology of the Veteran's claimed residuals of TBI, as the previous examination was found inadequate.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for residuals of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) based on the evidence showing that the TBI began during active service.
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