The Board granted the restoration of a 70 percent rating for residuals of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and a 30 percent rating for tension headaches associated with TBI, while denying an increased rating beyond 30 percent.
The deciding factor: The March 2022 VA examination report was found to be inadequate for adjudication purposes, as it did not provide evidence of sustained improvement in the Veteran's ability to function under ordinary conditions of life and work. The evidence also did not support a higher rating for tension headaches beyond 30 percent.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of traumatic brain injury (TBI), Tension headaches associated with residuals of TBI
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- June 4, 2025
- Citation
- A25049510
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
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