Traumatic brain injury (TBI) decisions — 2013

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic cervicogenic headaches and residuals of a traumatic brain injury are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of each upper and lower extremity have been denied as there is no evidence to support the presence or etiology of these conditions during his military service.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including a VA examination to assess the impact of his service-connected disabilities on his employability.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for traumatic brain injury residuals is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA and private treatment records.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of current disabilities related to his active duty service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a Travel Board hearing before the Oakland, California RO. The issues are related to an initial rating for traumatic brain injury and seeking an earlier effective date.