Traumatic brain injury (TBI) decisions — 2019

The Veteran's hypertension, TBI residuals, migraine headaches, eye disability, left foot ganglion cyst residuals, and broken nose residuals are all denied as not related to service.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for adjustment disorder with depression, anxiety, and mild neurocognitive disorder due to TBI. The issue of entitlement to a total disability rating for compensation purposes based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is remanded.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for tinnitus and increased rating for TBI. The Veteran's TBI is currently rated at 10%.

The Veteran's service records show complaints of headaches and dizziness during active duty. A VA examination is needed to determine if these conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's service connection claims for seizure disorder and traumatic brain injury (TBI) are both granted.

The Veteran's claim for SMC-T is remanded due to a duty to assist error. He should be provided an examination to determine if he requires the aid and attendance of another person as a result of his service-connected residuals of a traumatic brain injury.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for traumatic brain injury and headaches have been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Board has ordered a remand to determine if the Veteran's osteoarthritis and edema are related to his service-connected frostbite. The VA examiner will need to conduct imaging tests and ultrasounds to assess these conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence. The Veteran is required to undergo VA examinations and provide medical opinions regarding his claimed disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case for a VA psychiatric examination to determine if the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, are related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection of residuals of traumatic brain injury (TBI) due to a motor vehicle accident, as it is unclear whether the Veteran was impaired at the time of the accident. The case requires further development and an addendum opinion from a toxicologist regarding the Veteran's alcohol consumption history.

The Board has remanded the cases due to conflicting evidence regarding the Veteran's TMJ and TBI diagnoses, as well as their relationship to service. A new examination is required for both conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support higher ratings or separate diagnoses, and noted that his shaking leg syndrome was a symptom of PTSD and TBI.

The Veteran's claims for a higher rating for TBI and special monthly compensation (SMC) have been dismissed due to his death while the appeal was pending.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for migraine headaches and traumatic brain injury (TBI) due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran. The issues are pending from the date of the April 2014 claim.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, but the Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine if his TBI and related conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has granted a 30% rating for chronic sinusitis, but has remanded the issue of service connection for TBI residuals due to a duty to assist error.

The Veteran's TMJ disorder was first manifested during service and is related to military service, thus granting service connection.,ED resulting from PTSD-TBI is also granted as secondary to the service-connected condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's residuals of a combat head injury, including TBI, global amnesia, neurological condition, and seizure disorder are related to service. The claim is granted.

The Board restored the Veteran's rating for residuals of TBI with left-sided weakness from 30 percent to 30 percent, finding that the reduction was not proper due to consistent symptoms and lack of evidence supporting improvement.