Traumatic brain injury (TBI) decisions — 2020

The Veteran's TBI, chronic gastritis, and sacral area scar are all rated at the minimum level of disability. The Veteran's unspecified anxiety disorder is not service-connected.

Your service connection claims for a psychiatric disability and residuals of frostbite of the left and right lower extremities have been granted in a June 2020 rating decision, so your current claim is dismissed as moot.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder, chronic headaches, a periodontal disorder, and a TBI. Additional evidence is needed to verify alleged stressors, obtain VA treatment records, and provide a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any acquired psychiatric disorders.

The Veteran's posttraumatic stress disorder with traumatic brain injury, along with other conditions, has been granted a rating of 70 percent. Other service connection claims have also been granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral knee disability, right elbow osteoarthritis, tension headaches, and traumatic brain injury are not supported by the evidence. The claims have been remanded to obtain additional medical opinions addressing whether these conditions are related to service.

The Veteran's TBI symptoms have worsened since the last VA examination, and a new evaluation is needed to determine his current disability level.

The Veteran's TBI is found to be at least as likely as not related to military service, and therefore service connection for TBI has been granted.

The Board denied service connection for residuals of a traumatic brain injury (TBI)/mental disorder other than PTSD and obstructive sleep apnea, as secondary to the Veteran’s service-connected PTSD. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were incurred in or aggravated by service.

The Veteran's claim for frostbite was dismissed as the Veteran withdrew her appeal.,Her petition to reopen her PTSD claim due to military sexual trauma was granted, and she is now service-connected for PTSD.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for a traumatic brain injury, left arm numbness as secondary to TBI, and headache disorder as secondary to TBI.

The Board has remanded the claims for a cervical spine disability, right shoulder disability, and traumatic brain injury due to insufficient evidence or procedural errors.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him in need of regular aid and attendance, warranting special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance.

The Veteran's nasal disability is granted service connection. The right knee, back, and OSA disabilities are remanded for additional development. Service connection for TBI and acquired psychiatric disorder (including depression and PTSD) is also remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a testicular condition, left foot frostbite, and right foot frostbite have been denied.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for a sleep condition has also been denied. The Board has remanded the issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder secondary to service-connected bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's service connection for residuals of TBI is granted, and he receives an initial 70 percent rating for PTSD from May 10, 2008.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development regarding his claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Veteran's claims for TBI, bilateral upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, and bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy have been dismissed. The Veteran's claim of service connection for sleep apnea has been granted. His claims for breathing problems (now claimed as a lung disorder) and headaches are being remanded.

The Veteran's initial disability ratings for PTSD and TBI residuals were denied, but a 30 percent rating was granted for his service-connected headache condition as of October 11, 2018.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating greater than 70 percent for residuals of traumatic brain injury with cognitive disorder and other specified trauma and stressor-related disorder is denied. The claim for a compensable rating for tension headaches as a residual of TBI is also denied.

The Board has denied service connection for residuals of a traumatic brain injury and remanded the claim for dementia, which is claimed as secondary to service-connected non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.