Traumatic brain injury (TBI) decisions — 2024

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for PTSD with TBI is being remanded due to the failure to schedule and conduct a VA examination as requested. The case will be returned to the AOJ for corrective action.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, head concussion/TBI, residuals of a head injury (claimed as dizziness), chronic post traumatic headaches, and sleep apnea are being remanded due to the submission of new and relevant evidence.,Verification of in-service stressors is required for the Veteran's PTSD claim. The AOJ will attempt to verify these stressors.

The Veteran's claim for SMC based on the need for aid and attendance prior to December 15, 2021 was denied as there is no evidence showing he required regular aid and assistance due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for visual impairment due to traumatic brain injury, as it is inextricably intertwined with his Court-remanded claim for an increased rating for glaucoma.

The Board has granted service connection for residuals of traumatic brain injury but has remanded the issues regarding posttraumatic stress disorder and anxiety condition due to incomplete analysis in the previous VA examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for mild cognitive disorder (claimed as TBI with memory loss) is granted due to the submission of new and relevant evidence, which includes a VA treatment record dated May 21, 2018, diagnosing mild cognitive disorder. The case is remanded for further adjudication.

The Veteran's TBI is rated at 10 percent prior to September 19, 2012. From April 28, 2010 to September 19, 2012, the Veteran was granted a TDIU due to service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) was granted on February 15, 2022. The Board found that an earlier effective date is not warranted and denied the request.

The Board has determined that new evidence has been received to reopen the Veteran's claims for service connection of a deviated septum, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The claims are being remanded for further development.

The Veteran's PTSD with TBI was rated at 30 percent prior to March 20, 2019. A 100 percent rating is granted beginning March 20, 2019.

The Veteran's representative requested to withdraw the appeal regarding service connection for traumatic brain injury, and as a result, the appeal is dismissed.

The Veteran's claim for a separate rating for insomnia disorder as a standalone condition was denied, and his TBI to include insomnia disorder remains at a 10 percent evaluation.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on loss of use of both arms and legs, finding that his conditions did not meet the criteria for SMC(k), SMC(l), or any other applicable rating.

The Board has determined that there is a duty to assist error in the service connection for TBI and thus remands the case for further development.

The Board remands the claim for an earlier effective date for a 100 percent rating of PTSD with unspecified depressive disorder and TBI, as it failed to address the propriety of reducing the Veteran's TBI rating from 100 percent to 0 percent.

The appeal has been dismissed due to the Veteran's death. No service connection decisions have been made for any of the listed conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae, headaches, and traumatic brain injury (TBI). Service connection was denied for bilateral hearing loss and cervical spondylosis with cervical strain (neck disability) and low back disability.

The Board remands the issues of service connection for residuals of traumatic brain injury, obstructive sleep apnea, and right ankle disability, as well as higher initial ratings for right hip strain and left hip strain, to the agency of original jurisdiction for further development.

The Board denied service connection for a traumatic brain injury (TBI) as there is no evidence of a current disability or related condition during the pendency of the claim.

The Board has granted the restoration of the 40 percent rating for a traumatic brain injury and the 10 percent rating for acute intermittent tension headaches associated with TBI, finding that there was no improvement in these conditions under ordinary life circumstances.