Traumatic brain injury (TBI) decisions — 2019

The Veteran's service connection claim for a neurological condition, including TBI and post-concussive syndrome, is remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and development of records.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for residuals of TBI has been granted throughout the appeal period.

The Veteran's initial disability ratings for major neurocognitive disorder and residuals of a traumatic brain injury are being remanded due to the addition of new VA medical records.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to conflicting medical opinions and need for further examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a TBI and PTSD is granted. The claims for neck disability, right foot disability, right shoulder disability, left foot disability, and separate rating for depression are remanded.

The Board has denied service connection for organic residuals of frostbite in both feet due to the lack of a diagnosed disability.

The Veteran's claim for various equipment purchases and home modifications under the independent living plan through VA’s VR&E program is remanded due to incomplete documentation, lack of a Vocational Rehabilitation evaluation, and unavailability of certain records. The AOJ must ensure all relevant documents are obtained and associate them with the claims file.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected TBI with insomnia, nausea, vomiting, and neurocognitive disorder prior to November 24, 2015 is being remanded due to the need for additional retrospective medical opinions.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding a traumatic brain injury (TBI). A new VA examination is needed to determine if a TBI diagnosis is appropriate and whether it is related to an in-service injury or event.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions have been remanded due to the submission of new and material evidence. The Board will provide a VA examination to determine the etiology of these conditions.,The Veteran's hypertension, right ear hearing loss disability, left knee disability, cold injury to the feet, ed (erectile dysfunction), glaucoma, frostbite to the nose and ears, neurological impairment of bilateral upper and lower extremities, and arthritis of bilateral upper and lower extremities are being remanded for further examination.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings on multiple disabilities are being remanded due to the need for additional treatment records.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for TDIU prior to August 28, 2009, finding that his service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from securing and following substantially gainful employment during this period.

The Veteran's service connection for traumatic brain injury and erectile disorder has been granted.,A compensable rating for erectile disorder is denied, as the Veteran does not have a penile deformity.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral eye disability and TBI was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of an eye disability or TBI due to his service.,For the liver laceration, the Veteran’s condition is rated as 10 percent disabling under DC 7301.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to unresolved issues regarding his exposure to environmental toxins and radiation, as well as potential aggravation of pre-existing conditions by PTSD. The Veteran is seeking service connection for residuals of pulmonary embolism, left calf deep vein thrombosis, and TBI with residual headaches.

The Board has remanded the cases due to missing VA treatment records from before May 7, 2013. The claims for increased rating of diplopia and service connection for dementia, altered mental state, and head trauma will be reconsidered after obtaining these records.

The Board has decided that an additional medical examination and opinion are needed to determine if the Veteran has residuals of TBI related to service, given his combat experience. The claim is being remanded for further action.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for a new examination due to inadequate compliance with previous remand instructions.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's claims for an effective date of August 31, 2006 for service connection of seizure disorder and traumatic brain injury (TBI) as these issues are no longer on appeal due to a full grant of benefits.

The Veteran's claims for effective dates and ratings are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and conducting new examinations.