Traumatic brain injury (TBI) decisions — 2022

The Veteran's residuals of mild TBI have not been manifested by a level of severity higher than '1' for any facet due to cognitive impairment and subjective symptoms. The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for the residuals of mild TBI, but granted total disability individual unemployability (TDIU) effective September 25, 2008.

The Veteran's appeals for higher initial ratings for PTSD, TBI residuals with adjustment disorder, and posttraumatic headaches have been withdrawn due to the grant of special monthly compensation (SMC) at the (t) rate for the service-connected residuals of TBI from May 12, 2015.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding her left ankle disorder, neck/cervical spine disorder, carpal tunnel syndrome of both upper extremities, and residuals of a traumatic brain injury.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's neurological conditions, including TBI, dizziness, and psychiatric condition. The Veteran needs a VA examination to determine if her current conditions are related to service.

The Board has granted service connection for a traumatic brain injury and a headache condition, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to his in-service injuries. The claim for COPD was withdrawn by the Veteran during the hearing.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to new and material evidence submitted by the Veteran, including VA treatment records showing a diagnosis of degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine and lay testimony about an in-service injury. The issues remain on appeal as they are not related to exposure to burn pits, Agent Orange, Camp Lejeune, radiation, or Gulf War Syndrome.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for additional records, specifically a psychiatric evaluation conducted in August 2013 at a VA medical center. The Veteran's claim will be reviewed with these new records.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and therefore, service connection for TBI is denied.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted service connection, while the claim for TBI remains pending and remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected traumatic brain injury (TBI) has not resulted in higher than level 2 impairment, and therefore the claim for an initial disability rating in excess of 40 percent is denied.

The Veteran's TBI residuals and left shoulder myofascial pain were aggravated during her period of active duty for training (ACDUTRA).,PTSD due to MST is considered in equipoise with the evidence, as are right and left ankle disabilities.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD with TBI, shoulder impingement syndrome, and osteoarthritis of the left ankle, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. The Board has granted his claim for total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board has remanded the case for further development and examination, including obtaining relevant medical records and providing the Veteran with a VA examination. The issues of increased ratings for service-connected residuals of head trauma of the left frontal area (other than TBI) and TBI, as well as entitlement to TDIU are all part of this appeal.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further development.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and conducting additional examinations. The Veteran seeks increased ratings for his service-connected TBI but the evidence does not support a higher rating.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's service connection claim for unspecified neurocognitive disorder should be remanded due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the onset and continuity of his disability.

The Veteran's TBI was incurred during service and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a left shoulder disability has been dismissed. The Board also remanded several other claims related to various disabilities.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for TBI, headaches (secondary to a traumatic brain injury), CFS, and bilateral hearing loss. The evidence does not support finding that these conditions are related to his military service.

Special monthly compensation at the housebound rate is granted for a single service-connected disability rated as 100 percent disabling and additional service-connected disabilities independently ratable at 60 percent or more, effective October 1, 2009.