Denied
The Board denied a higher rating for TBI, an earlier effective date for TDIU and DEA benefits, and remanded service connection for seizure disorder.
The deciding factor: The May 2023 VA examination did not document any facet impairment at level 3 or higher, which is required for a rating higher than 40 percent under Diagnostic Code 8045.
- Claimed conditions
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Seizure Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 14, 2025
- Citation
- A25099036
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