Traumatic brain injury (TBI) decisions — 2018

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, and his TBI with migraine headaches is rated at 40 percent. Both conditions are granted.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for headaches and lumbar spine condition due to insufficient evidence. The Veteran's claim for TBI remains denied as he does not have a current diagnosis of TBI.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, left hip disability, right hip disability, right knee disability, left knee disability, low back disability, and depressive disorder have been granted. The decision also remanded the claim for service connection for a bilateral foot disorder.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for additional examinations. The issues include PTSD, depression, a respiratory disorder, TBI with insomnia and memory loss, lumbar strain/sprain, cervical DDD, and migraine headaches.

The Veteran's ratings for left knee instability and residuals of frostbite, both in the left foot and right foot, were improperly reduced. The 20% rating for left knee instability is restored to February 1, 2014, while the 30% rating for residuals of frostbite in both feet remains at that level.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including an acquired psychiatric disorder (including schizophrenia), bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, traumatic brain injury with residuals, chronic myositis of the para-cervical and para-lumbar spine muscles, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, absence seizures, hypertensive cardiovascular disease, and diabetes mellitus. The Veteran's service records need to be verified, including any National Guard or Reserve service, and all updated treatment records should be obtained.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) should be remanded due to incomplete records from Camp Evans Hospital.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of residuals of a traumatic brain injury, including seizure disorder, has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for Traumatic Brain Injury and Migraines due to new evidence submitted since the last final decision.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records and unclear information regarding his alleged hospitalization in Germany.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and evaluations.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), but denied claims for frostbite residuals of the toes and a gastrointestinal disorder.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations and service connection have been remanded due to the failure of VA examinations. The AOJ is instructed to schedule the Veteran for VA examinations to assess his left shoulder, left knee, TBI, radiculopathy, and TDIU.

The Board denied service connection for memory loss disorder, heart disorder, sleep disorder, residuals from a traumatic brain injury, and Parkinson's disease as there was no evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's active service.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including hip disorders, bronchitis, pulmonary vascular disease, traumatic arthritis, and TBI. The decision also includes a request for clarification on the appellant's eligibility as a surviving spouse due to potential marriage disputes.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for a heart disorder due to new evidence. Service connection is granted for PVCs, an acquired psychiatric disorder (depressive disorder), and residuals of TBI.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection were dismissed. The Board also remanded several issues for further development.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities preclude him from obtaining and retaining substantially gainful employment, leading to the grant of TDIU.

The claims for service connection for scarring alopecia (claimed as hair loss) and PTSD have been rendered moot due to the complete grant of benefits. The remaining issues, including sleep apnea, vestibular disorder other than vertigo, TBI, fibromyalgia, back disorder, bilateral ankle disorder, eye disorder, respiratory disorder, hypertension, and skin disorder other than scarring alopecia, are remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded several issues for further development and opinion, including service connection claims for various conditions.