Traumatic brain injury (TBI) decisions — 2022

The Board has found the VA Centralized Eligibility and Appeals Team (CEAT) review inadequate to support the decision made, as it did not address significant medical evidence concerning whether the Veteran may require daily assistance to complete an ADL or a need for supervision, protection, or instruction. The matter is remanded for further review.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for frostbite residuals of the feet as there was no new and relevant evidence received to support his claim.

The Veteran's migraine headaches were granted a 50 percent rating from January 20, 2007, through March 12, 2014.,A higher increased rating for the Veteran's migraine headaches was denied since March 13, 2014.

The Board has found that additional development is needed to ensure the Veteran's SSA records are obtained, as these records may contain information relating to his disabilities on appeal.

The Veteran is granted TDIU on an extraschedular basis from August 16, 2016 to June 9, 2021 due to his service-connected Traumatic Brain Injury preventing him from securing and maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Board denied service connection for TBI residuals and an acquired psychiatric disability other than PTSD, finding that the evidence does not support a link between these conditions and active service or any incident of service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for PTSD and TBI are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding symptom differentiation.

The Veteran's service connection for right ear hearing loss is denied as he does not have a current disability.,Service connection for headaches secondary to TBI is granted, but the issue of service connection for fatigue is denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records, specifically a psychiatric evaluation from August 23, 2013. The Veteran's TBI claim will be returned for further development.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to new and material evidence submitted by the Veteran, but the issues remain unresolved as they are related to exposure during service.

The Board has denied service connection for residuals of a traumatic brain injury, status post cholecystectomy, and a scar on the right buttock due to the Veteran's dishonorable discharge from active duty.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and opinion regarding service connection for residuals of a mouth and jaw injury and traumatic brain injury, as well as loss of teeth due to dental trauma. The Veteran's in-service injuries are at issue.

The Veteran's TBI residuals, including dizziness and mild memory/cognitive complaints, are rated at 40 percent.,The Veteran's migraines are rated at 50 percent.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a TBI examination to assess whether the Veteran's memory and concentration problems are residuals of his TBI, or if they are related to other service-connected conditions.

The Board denied service connection for TBI, but granted service connection for low back and neck disabilities.,Service connection was established for low back disability due to in-service injury during ACDUTRA.

The Board has dismissed all claims for service connection and related issues due to the appellant's death.

The Veteran's seizures are rated at a 60 percent rating, effective from the date of the decision. The claims for increased ratings for TBI and radiculopathies remain pending and will be remanded to allow for further development.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate VA examination for TBI, and a new opinion is needed to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's claimed TBI residuals.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to non-compliance with previous directives. The Veteran's TBI claim is also being remanded.

The Veteran's arrhythmia, bruxism, COPD, right hip condition, left hip condition, left knee injury, obesity, traumatic brain injury, and vertigo have not been found to be related to service.,PTSD with major depressive disorder has resulted in a rating of 70 percent but the Veteran is still considered unemployable due to his service-connected disabilities.