Traumatic brain injury (TBI) decisions — 2019

The Veteran's tinnitus is currently rated at 10 percent, which is the maximum rating allowed under Diagnostic Code 6260.,Sleep apnea requires a CPAP machine but does not meet the criteria for a higher than 50 percent rating as there are no symptoms warranting such a high level of disability.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including traumatic brain injury with memory loss and dizziness, obstructive sleep apnea, migraine headaches, nasal fracture residuals, and scar from nasal surgery, have rendered him unemployable. The Board finds that the criteria for TDIU have been met.

The Veteran's service connection claim for PTSD is remanded due to conflicting evidence regarding the diagnosis and a need for updated treatment records.

The Veteran's PTSD and TBI symptoms were rated at a collective 50% from July 2014 to October 2014, but the Board found that his symptoms did not warrant a higher rating.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral hip condition, left knee condition, right ankle condition, and left ankle condition are remanded due to insufficient evidence. The hearing loss claim is denied.

The Board has withdrawn the claim of service connection for traumatic brain injury. The Veteran's bilateral pes planus is granted as a current disability that began during active service. Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is remanded due to insufficient evidence to corroborate claimed stressors.

The Veteran's service connection claims for residuals of traumatic brain injury and cognitive disorder are being remanded due to insufficient evidence linking these conditions to his military service.,His claim for increased rating in excess of 30 percent for generalized anxiety disorder is also being remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for residuals of TBI, Parkinson's disease as secondary to TBI, tremors of the left hand and right hand as secondary to Parkinson's disease, and blurred vision as secondary to Parkinson's disease.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for migraine headaches, residuals of a traumatic brain injury, unprovoked seizures secondary to service-connected residuals of a traumatic brain injury, and fibromyalgia have all been granted. An increased rating of 70 percent has also been awarded for PTSD.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination to determine if the Veteran's frostbite residuals are related to his service.

The Veteran's claims for hypertension, asthma, and migraine headaches have been dismissed. The Veteran was granted a 30% disability rating for his service-connected TBI from October 1, 2015 to June 24, 2016, during which time he was found unemployable due to his disabilities.

The Veteran's service connection claim for post-concussion syndrome, TBI with cognitive disorder is being remanded due to the need for a new examination and opinion regarding his neurological condition.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain a VA examination and medical opinion for the Veteran's service connection claims related to frostbite, poor circulation, carpal tunnel syndrome, and PTSD.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to new evidence and incomplete information from his former employers.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of TBI, cervical spine disability, or headaches. The issue of dizziness is remanded as no VA examiner has provided an opinion on its etiology.

The Veteran's PTSD with depression and TBI, along with her left breast cancer, right breast cancer, and right hip cancer, have been granted a 100% disability rating effective May 29, 2015.

The Board denied service connection for eye disability, HTN, TBI, and migraine condition as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to active service.

The Veteran's PTSD with TBI is rated at 70 percent before March 10, 2017. The rating for PTSD with TBI on and after March 10, 2017 remains at 70 percent. Service connection for lung cancer, right knee disability, and right ankle disability are remanded. Total disability rating due to individual unemployability is also remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for Traumatic Brain Injury and Migraines with effective dates of January 3, 2013. The Veteran's appeal is also remanded for further examination to determine the current severity of his TBI and migraines.

The Board has denied service connection for an eye disability and residuals of frostbite (left hand). The Veteran's left thumb condition and low back condition are remanded for further examination. Service connection for a heart condition is also remanded.