Partly granted
The veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a head injury diagnosed as TBI was granted. The claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD was remanded.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's residual of a head injury, diagnosed as a TBI, is due to his military service based on lay evidence and medical opinions.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of a head injury diagnosed as a traumatic brain injury (TBI), acquired psychiatric disorder other than posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 21, 2025
- Citation
- A25004644
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