Traumatic brain injury (TBI) decisions — 2019

The Veteran's service connection claim for Traumatic Brain Injury is granted. The initial compensable evaluation claim for Migraine Headaches is remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected traumatic brain injury residuals are rated at 50 percent since October 26, 2012. The initial compensable rating prior to that date is denied.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inconsistencies in the medical opinions regarding the Veteran's TBI and cognitive issues. The VA needs to obtain additional records, schedule a new examination, and provide an opinion on whether the Veteran's TBI symptoms can be distinguished from his mental health conditions.

The Board has denied service connection for residuals of a traumatic brain injury and remanded the issues of service connection for peripheral vestibular disorder, tension headaches and migraines, and memory loss. The appeal is being remanded to determine if these conditions are related to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Veteran's service connection claim for residuals of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is granted as the evidence shows he suffered a TBI during his deployment in Iraq and has consequent residuals, including headaches, memory issues, sleep disturbances, and changes in mood.

The Veteran's claim for bilateral hearing loss is denied as there is no evidence of chronic hearing loss during or within one year after service.,The Veteran's claim for TBI is denied as the VA examiner found no relationship between his current complaints and events experienced in service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have not been shown to warrant a rating in excess of 30 percent for residuals of frostbite with degenerative changes of the left and right lower extremities.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a VA examination regarding the Veteran's claimed TBI. The examiner is asked to determine if there are any chronic residuals related to his service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left foot disability, including residuals of frostbite, is being remanded due to the need for an examination and review of additional VA treatment records.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms cause moderate occupational and social impairment, but do not meet the criteria for a higher rating.,The Veteran has been diagnosed with hemochromatosis, which may be related to his service-connected liver injury. Additional medical records are needed to determine if this condition is service connected.

The Veteran's claim for PTSD has been reopened, and he was granted service connection for tinnitus. The claims for bilateral SNHL, sleep apnea, upper extremity peripheral neuropathy (likely due to frostbite), and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy are denied.

The Veteran's head trauma to include TBI is granted as service-connected.,There is no current diagnosis of residuals from a fall to include left rib injury, and the claim for this issue is denied.,Service connection for radiculopathy/neuropathy of the arms is denied.,Service connection for radiculopathy/neuropathy of the legs is denied.,Service connection for back injury is denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for Traumatic Brain Injury and Migraine Headaches, finding that there was no current diagnosis of a TBI or migraine headaches related to service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for migraines and other TBI residuals were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating prior to January 9, 2017 or after.,For the period from January 9, 2017 onwards, the highest schedular rating available was 50 percent for migraines and 10 percent for TBI residuals.

The Board has granted service connection for headaches associated with hypertension, but denied service connection for a traumatic brain injury.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's TBI and related seizure disorder are causally linked to his active service, granting service connection for these conditions.

The Board has remanded the claims for additional development due to missing VA and private treatment records, need for new VA examinations, and a VA aid and attendance examination. The Veteran's service-connected conditions include adjustment disorder with anxiety and depressed mood, residuals of traumatic brain injury (TBI), and posttraumatic headaches.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims of service connection for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Seizures, and Sleep Apnea due to conflicting medical evidence and a need for further examination.

The Veteran's TBI is found to be due to an injury sustained during active duty, and service connection for the condition is granted.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating of TBI has been dismissed. The Board has also remanded the issues regarding service connection for a cervical spine injury and radiculopathy of the upper extremities, as these claims require further development.