Partly granted
The veteran's request for an earlier effective date and higher rating was denied, but they were granted TDIU and SMC at the housebound rate.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the criteria for an earlier effective date and a higher rating were not met based on the evidence provided.
- Claimed conditions
- traumatic brain injury (TBI), unspecified anxiety disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 2, 2025
- Citation
- A25000211
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