Partly granted
The Board granted an increased initial rating for the service-connected adjustment disorder, but denied service connection and non-compensable ratings for TBI, post traumatic residuals of the jaw, and bilateral hearing loss.
The deciding factor: The denial was based on a lack of current diagnosis or evidence of functional impairment in the case of TBI and jaw condition, while the adjustment disorder met criteria for 50% disability rating due to reduced reliability and productivity.
- Claimed conditions
- Traumatic brain injury (TBI), Post traumatic residuals of the jaw, Bilateral hearing loss, Adjustment disorder with alcohol use
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- October 28, 2025
- Citation
- A25093044
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