The veteran's request for higher ratings for traumatic brain injury and depressive disorder was denied, but a separate 10 percent rating for peripheral vestibular disorder was granted. The issue of entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability prior to March 7, 2009 was remanded.

The deciding factor: The decision was based on the criteria set forth in the VA Schedule of Rating Disabilities and the evidence of record at the time of the November 2022 rating decision.

Claimed conditions

traumatic brain injury, depressive disorder, peripheral vestibular disorder

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

10%

Decision date

January 23, 2025

Citation

A25006011

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