Traumatic brain injury (TBI) decisions — 2021

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death during the pendency of the appeal. The Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this appeal at this time.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's claims for service connection for right ankle complex regional pain syndrome and fibromyalgia due to her withdrawal of these claims prior to a decision being made.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence and the need for additional records, including VA treatment records, SSA disability benefits related documents, and employment records.

The Veteran's service connection for hypothyroidism is granted due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents. The Veteran's TBI case is remanded as the VA examination was inadequate and there are outstanding treatment records.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims of service connection for a Traumatic Brain Injury and secondary service connection for Headaches, finding that there is at least equipoise evidence to support these claims.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims due to new evidence and symptomatology.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient initial adjudication of certain issues and for an addendum opinion on his TBI residuals.

The Board has remanded the service connection claims for a cervical spine disorder and residuals of traumatic brain injury (TBI) to include a headache disorder, as well as the SMC and SMP claims. The issues are being remanded due to conflicting opinions regarding whether the Veteran's falls were caused or aggravated by his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a TBI and low back disability due to new evidence received since the last denial. The Veteran's contentions regarding in-service injuries, memory impairment, and head injuries are considered.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) due to insufficient evidence showing a relationship between his current condition and service. The Veteran failed to report for a scheduled VA examination, which was required for the claim.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent since May 16, 2013. The Board finds the symptoms do not warrant a higher rating.,The Veteran's neck disability is rated at 20 percent since May 16, 2013. The Board finds the symptoms do not warrant a higher rating.,The Veteran's right upper extremity radiculopathy is rated at 40 percent since May 16, 2013. The Board finds the symptoms do not warrant a higher rating.,The Veteran's TBI residuals are rated at 40 percent since May 16, 2013. The Board finds the symptoms do not warrant a higher rating.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service connection claim for residuals of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is granted, as there is at least an approximate balance of positive and negative evidence in favor of the Veteran's claims.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of a traumatic brain injury and increased special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance due to in-service head injuries. The claims are being returned for further development.

The Veteran's left ear hearing loss and TBI are related to service, but the exact nature of the relationship needs further clarification. The Veteran's tinnitus is also related to service.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date of service connection for TBI is granted, and the case is remanded for a VA examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected TBI residuals.

The Veteran's cervical spine disability, osteoarthritis of the left knee, and osteoarthritis of the right knee are not service-connected. However, frostbite residuals of the bilateral feet have been granted as a result of new evidence submitted after reopening the claim.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a traumatic brain injury, finding no evidence of such disability during or after service and noting that his reported incidents were not supported by objective medical records. The appeal was dismissed as it did not involve service connection.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for schizophrenia, TBI, cervical spine disability to include arthritis, and right knee disability due to new evidence. The claims are now remanded for further development including VA examinations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a low back disability and a respiratory disability have been granted. The claim for residuals of bilateral foot frostbite injuries or cold exposure is still pending.,An initial rating in excess of 50 percent for the service-connected PTSD with depressive disorder, not otherwise specified, and mental manifestations of Parkinson's disease is also pending.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, hypertension, and PTSD have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of onset in service or causation to any service-connected conditions.