The Board granted service connection for TBI, inclusive of blast-related PTSD and depressive disorder, and bilateral pes planus on an aggravation basis.
The deciding factor: The private medical opinion provided by a licensed clinical psychologist supported the Veteran's claims, indicating that his TBI was directly caused by military service. For the bilateral pes planus, it was presumed to have been aggravated during service due to its progression from asymptomatic to symptomatic status.
- Claimed conditions
- Traumatic brain injury (TBI), inclusive of blast-related posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depressive disorder, Bilateral pes planus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 29, 2025
- Citation
- A25094096
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