Traumatic brain injury (TBI) decisions — 2022

The Veteran's disability rating for residuals of TBI was reduced from 10% to noncompensable effective September 4, 2009 to December 11, 2019. However, the reduction was improper and has been restored.,An increased rating of 40% for residuals of TBI is granted from January 11, 2016 to December 11, 2019.

The Board has remanded the cases of TBI, lumbar spine disability, and acquired psychiatric disorder for further development to obtain medical records and schedule examinations.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for residual traumatic brain injury (TBI) was denied. The RO assigned a 10 percent rating for TBI, which reflects the maximum schedular rating possible.

The Board has remanded the case due to inconsistencies in the March 2013 VA examination report and the need for a new opinion considering the Veteran's statements about his head injury during service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of residuals of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) as there is no current disability found.

The Veteran's TBI, tinnitus, and heart disease have been granted service connection.,Residuals of a head injury sustained during military training are considered to be the cause of the Veteran's current TBI.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for various disabilities, including traumatic brain injury, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, lung disability (COPD), hypertension, erectile dysfunction, back disability, hip disabilities, and foot disabilities. The cause of death is also under review.

The Veteran's TBI with mild memory loss, blurry vision, and headaches is being remanded for additional development including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Board has granted a separate 40 percent disability rating for TBI, but the issue of service connection for TBI was not addressed. The Veteran's claim for TDIU prior to May 2, 2017 is remanded due to incomplete employment records.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding his reported injuries and diagnoses. The VA will provide additional medical opinions to determine if these conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to inadequate VA examinations and failure to address relevant evidence.

The Board has remanded several service connection claims due to the need for verification of post-1973 periods of military service and associated records, as well as obtaining missing therapy records related to a PTSD increased rating claim.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for gastrointestinal and neurological disabilities are being remanded due to the need for further development, including verification of his periods of active duty and inactive duty training.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for additional development. The Veteran is requested to provide all relevant medical records from other Federal agencies, including those related to his employment with the State Department. He should also be afforded VA examinations to determine if he has current disabilities related to his military service.

The Board has determined that additional evidence has been added to the record and must be considered before a final decision can be made on the claims for service connection for various disabilities. The appeal is being remanded to allow for this review.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are granted a 50% rating, PTSD is denied any higher ratings, and TBI residuals are granted a 40% rating.

The Board has denied service connection for PTSD due to the lack of a verified in-service stressor. The issues of increased ratings for major depressive disorder with TBI, post traumatic headaches, and low back disability are remanded.

The appeal for an increased disability rating in excess of 10 percent for lumbar spine degenerative disc disease is dismissed. The claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea has been reopened, and the case for residuals of TBI with migraine headaches is remanded.

The Veteran is granted a TDIU as of July 1, 2016, but no earlier. As of March 20, 2019, the criteria for a TDIU based on a single service-connected disability are not met.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete medical records and unclear evidence regarding his claimed disabilities. The Veteran is required to provide additional medical records, and a comprehensive physical and mental health examination will be conducted to determine if any of the claimed conditions are related to his military service.