Traumatic brain injury (TBI) decisions — 2019

The Veteran's appeal for an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for TBI residuals was dismissed. The appeals for service connection for headaches, multiple lipomas, IBS, and a skin condition were all granted.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of a traumatic brain injury and an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include depression and PTSD, need further review due to new evidence being added to his file. He is required to undergo VA examinations to evaluate these conditions.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for an increased rating for TBI with PTSD and a separate rating for PTSD due to inextricably intertwined issues. A VA psychiatrist or psychologist is needed to provide an etiological opinion regarding any distinct PTSD disability diagnosed.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for vision problems, passive dependent personality disorder, and traumatic brain injury. The claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than passive dependent personality disorder was also denied as there is no evidence of a current disability.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss and service connection for residuals of cold weather injury and PTSD. The case is remanded to obtain additional evidence and conduct further examinations.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for residuals of concussion TBI, PTSD, and adjustment disorder with depressed mood as there is no evidence linking these conditions to his active duty service.

The Veteran's appeals for various ratings and effective dates related to his TBI have been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of these claims.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection of various conditions have been dismissed. The claims for TBI, dizziness, HTN, bone spur and wart of the right foot, blurred vision, plantar fasciitis of the left foot, migraine headaches, and residuals of fractured right shoulder were not reopened due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to potential missing Social Security Administration records that may contain relevant information.

The Veteran withdrew from the appeal all claims related to bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, PTSD with major depressive disorder and a cognitive disorder, dry eye syndrome with eyelid cysts, and TBI.

The Veteran's frostbite residuals of the left and right feet are rated at 30 percent each, effective as of the date of this decision.

The Board denied service connection for a left elbow disability, right knee disability (secondary to the service-connected left knee disability), and a general neurological disorder.,The Veteran's claims were not supported by medical evidence linking her current conditions to her military service.

The Veteran's initial claim of entitlement to a 50 percent rating for migraine headaches has been granted. The Veteran's TBI claim is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his lumbosacral spine disability and TBI were denied as the evidence did not support a higher rating than what was already assigned.

The Board has denied service connection for prostate gland injuries and traumatic brain injury, and remanded the issues of service connection for anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and depression, as well as evaluation greater than 10 percent for pityriasis versicolor. The Veteran is also required to provide new evidence to reopen his claim for service connection for depressive disorder.

The Veteran's PTSD and TBI with PTSD are being remanded for further development.,The Veteran seeks service connection for hypertension secondary to his PTSD. The claim is also being remanded for a VA examination.,The Veteran seeks service connection for visual impairment secondary to his TBI and/or migraines. The claim is being remanded for a VA examination.,The Veteran seeks service connection for right ear hearing loss secondary to his TBI. The claim is being remanded for a VA examination.,The Veteran's TDIU claim is being remanded due to the inextricability of this issue with the PTSD and hypertension claims.

The Veteran's TDIU appeal is remanded due to uncertainty regarding the impact of her service-connected disabilities on her employability. A VA medical opinion is needed to determine if her conditions prevent her from securing and maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted as service-connected, and the cases of TBI and migraine headaches are remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for TBI residuals and an increased rating for PTSD are being remanded due to conflicting evidence and the need for further clarification.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for TBI was dismissed. His claims for liver condition, left hip strain, right hip strain, and PTSD were all denied.