Last updated: August 18, 2026

Application No. 18/794,153

Methods for Treating Traumatic Brain Injury

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 05, 2024

Priority

Aug 14, 2023 — provisional 63/532,457

Examiner

LEE, CHIHYI NMN

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

United States Department of the Army

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 33% of cases after interview

— +58.5% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 82 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

LEE, CHIHYI NMN View full profile →

Grants only 33% of cases

Career Allowance Rate

27 granted / 82 resolved

-27.1% vs TC avg

Strong +58% interview lift

Without

With

+58.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 6m

Avg Prosecution

74 currently pending

Career history

150

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.7%

-37.3% vs TC avg

§103

33.6%

-6.4% vs TC avg

§102

16.2%

-23.8% vs TC avg

§112

29.7%

-10.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 82 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 05, 2024

Application Filed

Jul 31, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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4y 4m to grant Granted Jan 13, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

33%

Grant Probability

91%

With Interview (+58.5%)

3y 6m (~1y 6m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 82 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.