Traumatic brain injury (TBI) decisions — 2020

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU due to incomplete consideration of staged ratings, additional VA medical records, and need for a new examination for his TBI.

The Veteran's claims for a disability evaluation in excess of 10 percent for residuals of a right great toe bunionectomy, service connection for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), fibromyalgia (claimed as joint pain), and traumatic brain injury (TBI) have been withdrawn. The Board has granted service connection for a skin condition that is etiologically related to the Veteran's active service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, but the Board has not determined whether these conditions are related to her military service.,Service connection was denied for migraine headaches as there is no evidence linking them to in-service events.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of traumatic brain injury, bilateral Achilles tendonitis, and erectile dysfunction have been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal request. The remaining issues were adjudicated and decisions were made on them.

The Veteran's appeal for a compensable disability rating for bilateral plantar fasciitis was dismissed. A 10 percent disability rating was granted for the residuals of left ear frostbite, effective as of the date of the decision.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date earlier than June 26, 2017 for the award of special monthly compensation (SMC) based on anatomical loss of the bilateral lower extremities was denied. The Board found that the increase in severity of his service-connected residuals of frostbite occurred more than one year prior to his claim and thus the effective date is June 26, 2017.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) due to new and material evidence. Service connection is granted for TBI. The issue of service connection for Obstructive Sleep Apnea is remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a traumatic brain injury is denied as there are no current residuals associated with the claimed condition.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder, is remanded. The VA examiner will determine if these conditions had their onset in or are otherwise etiologically related to his period of active service.

The Board has remanded the case due to a disagreement over the weight given to medical opinions and the need for further examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions and scheduling issues for a TBI examination. The Veteran's claim for service connection for TBI is pending.

The Veteran's claims for residuals of a traumatic brain injury, hypertension, back disability, right shin splint disorder, left shin splint disorder, ingrown toenails, seizure disorder, pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB), and bilateral ear keratosis obturans have all been denied.,The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for the right middle finger laceration scar has been granted.

The appeal for a higher rating for TBI residuals and service connection for TMJ disorder is remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations, review of outstanding records, and clarification of diagnoses.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted a rating of 70 percent, but no higher. The initial compensable rating for erectile dysfunction is denied. New and material evidence has been submitted to reopen claims for service connection for TBI, headaches, vertigo, sinusitis, bilateral hearing loss, rhinitis, right eye disorder, and left eye disorder.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for frostbite, both big toes and bilateral hearing loss. The claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for degenerative arthritis of the right knee was also denied.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, major depressive disorder, cognitive disorder, and TBI, as well as residuals from scars on the forehead, are remanded due to lack of prior formal or informal application.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration, including obtaining SSA records and considering TDIU on an extraschedular basis if warranted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and scar on the left side of his head was granted. The decision is based on direct evidence showing that these conditions were incurred in service.

The Veteran's claims for a compensable rating for TBI, reopening of service connection claims for tinnitus and headaches, as well as service connection for various secondary conditions are remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is denied. The Board found that there was no evidence to support the Veteran's contention of sustaining a TBI during his military service or having consequent residuals.

The Board denied the appellant's appeal regarding whether his service character is a bar to receiving VA benefits and also denied his claim for TDIU.