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.
The deciding factor: The Veteran is presumed sound upon entry to service, and there is evidence that he sustained significant injuries during his service. A specialist has opined that these injuries likely resulted in a concussion contributing to neurocognitive impairment. Additionally, the combined effects of the Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him so helpless as to require regular aid and attendance.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of a traumatic brain injury (TBI), Seizures disorder, Lumbar spine disability, Bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy, Cervical spine disability with bilateral upper extremity radiculopathy, Neck scar, Migraines
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- December 22, 2025
- Citation
- A25110037
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