Traumatic brain injury (TBI) decisions — 2020

The Veteran's left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy is related to his service-connected Morton’s neuroma, and he has been granted a 10% evaluation for this condition since October 8, 2014.,Service connection was denied for acquired psychiatric conditions, residuals of TBI, fibromyalgia, musculoskeletal joint pain (shoulders, wrists, neck), sleep apnea, and hallux valgus with mild degenerative changes.

The Board denied all claims for earlier effective dates, finding that the earliest date of receipt of a claim was November 27, 2012.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevent him from obtaining and following substantially gainful employment, and the Board has granted TDIU effective February 8, 2012.

The Board has granted service connection for a neck disability, left arm disability, and acquired psychiatric disability (to include depression). The Veteran's TBI claim was denied. Headache and bilateral foot disabilities are remanded.,Service connection is granted for the following conditions: Neck Disability, Left Arm Disability, Acquired Psychiatric Disability (to include Depression), and Headaches.

The Board has determined that the matter must be remanded for additional development due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the cause of death and service connection claims.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for frostbite residuals, gastrointestinal condition, and bilateral hearing loss due to the need for additional examinations and opinions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of traumatic brain injury, finding that there is no current disability and no evidence linking it to his military service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for TBI residuals and migraine headaches due to internal inconsistencies in the examiner's opinions. Additional medical records, specifically from Dr. Maronny (or Marani), are needed along with an addendum opinion from the September 2018 examiner.

The Board denied service connection for jaw damage, low back disability, right ankle sprain, damaged larynx, varicose veins, TBI, and acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD).,Service connection was not granted as the evidence did not establish a link between any of these conditions and the Veteran's honorable period of active service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The TBI, PTSD with depressive disorder/alcohol abuse, non-epileptic seizure disorder, GERD, CFS, and low back disorder are all rated at their maximum levels.

The Veteran's petition to reopen the previously denied claim for service connection for frostbite, left foot was denied. The Board found that there is no current diagnosis of frostbite and has not had one at any time during the pendency of the claim or recent to the filing of the claim.

The Veteran's TBI is remanded for a VA examination to determine its etiology.

The Board has remanded the claims for hypertension, heart disability, GSW residuals, and TBI residuals due to potential issues with medical opinions regarding their etiology.

The Veteran's residuals of a traumatic brain injury are rated at 10 percent, effective from the date of the rating decision.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death during the pendency of the appeal, and there is no surviving appellant.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for TBI and a Pulmonary Disorder were denied.,Service connection was not granted as the evidence did not show current diagnoses of these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations of PTSD and TBI were denied. The Board found that the current ratings adequately reflected the severity of his conditions.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection have been denied. The Board found that the preponderance of evidence is against a higher rating for tinnitus, left upper extremity radicular neuropathy, vascular headaches, epididymitis and testicle cyst condition, external hemorrhoids, and left arm scars. Service connection was granted for PTSD.

The Board has remanded the claims for increased ratings for TBI and headaches due to incomplete compliance with prior remand directives. The issues are also inextricably intertwined with the TDIU claim.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for service-connected migraine headaches, finding that they are not productive of characteristic prostrating attacks with a frequency of at least one every two months. The highest facet score was 1, resulting in a 10% disability rating for TBI residuals.