Traumatic brain injury (TBI) decisions — 2018

The appeal of the denials of service connection for various conditions due to herbicide exposure is dismissed. Service connection for tinnitus is granted.

The Board has remanded the issues of entitlement to initial disability ratings for low back disability, migraine headaches, and TBI residuals, as well as service connection for hemorrhoids due to outstanding VA treatment records. The Veteran is also requested to report for a VA examination to assess his current severity of these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of frostbite of the bilateral feet is denied as there are no current diagnosed residuals and his symptoms do not relate to service.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted with an effective date of October 31, 2011. The Board found that the Veteran was unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation solely due to service-connected disabilities as of that date.

The Board has granted service connection for a chin scar but has remanded the issue of service connection for residuals of a traumatic brain injury due to lack of complete service treatment records.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for TBI and OSA due to insufficient evidence. The Veteran will be scheduled for VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed conditions.

The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed to determine the nature and etiology of any right knee disability and traumatic brain injury. The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) contributed to his death from intracerebral hemorrhage, and thus grants service connection for the cause of the Veteran’s death.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities (PTSD, TBI, and post-concussion headaches) preclude him from securing and following substantially gainful employment due to his PTSD alone.

The Veteran's laceration scars of the left cheek and left ear do not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 7800. The Veteran's service-connected TBI with headaches, subjective symptoms of light and sound sensitivity, and intermittent dizziness is rated at 10 percent.

The Veteran's post-concussion headaches are rated as 50 percent disabling, resolving a reasonable doubt in his favor. The TBI claim is remanded for further examination.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to fully and fairly consider the Veteran's claims, including VA treatment records and Social Security Administration (SSA) records.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to conflicting medical evidence regarding whether the Veteran sustained a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) in service and if so, whether he currently has any residual symptoms or cognitive deficits.

The Board denied service connection for erectile dysfunction, finding that the Veteran's current diagnosis of erectile dysfunction did not begin during active service or is otherwise related to an in-service injury, event, or disease.,The Board granted service connection for TBI, finding that the evidence was at least in equipoise as to whether his TBI originated from his active duty service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a lack of recent VA medical records and an inadequate previous examination. The Veteran's TBI residuals, including cognitive impairment and subjective symptoms, need to be reassessed.

PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since April 30, 2008.,TBI remains at 0 percent since April 2009.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of a stroke, cervical spine disorder, right arm disorder, traumatic brain injury (TBI), headaches, and cognitive impairment/memory loss due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's left tendon tear was granted service connection, while the claims for bilateral shin splints, frostbite on hands and feet, bilateral knee disorder, and low back disorder were denied.

The Veteran's claims for effective dates earlier than August 26, 2012 for service connection were denied.,The Veteran's claims for initial compensable ratings and increased ratings for various disabilities were remanded.

The Veteran requested to withdraw the appeals for reopening the claims of service connection for residuals of traumatic brain injury and headaches as secondary to residuals of TBI.