Traumatic brain injury (TBI) decisions — 2024

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) as there is no evidence of a current disability related to TBI incurred in service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for additional development, including scheduling a VA examination and obtaining medical opinions to address the Veteran's claimed Traumatic Brain Injury.

The Board has denied service connection for residuals of a traumatic brain injury, acquired psychiatric disorder, cervical spine disorder, seizure disorder, temporomandibular joint disorder, and facial trauma scar (claimed as lip scar) due to lack of credible evidence supporting the Veteran's claims.

The Veteran's right ankle disability, TBI, and associated headaches were granted service connection effective May 30, 2019. The effective dates for the other issues are denied as they predate this decision.

The Veteran's claim for SMC based on loss of use of his left hand is remanded due to a duty-to-assist error in obtaining an opinion addressing the combined effects of his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's PTSD with residuals of TBI is granted a disability rating of 70 percent, but no higher. The Veteran's TBI residuals are denied any increase in rating.

The Veteran's service-connected traumatic brain injury is granted a 10 percent initial rating, effective from February 5, 2007. The Veteran's need for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance is denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for Traumatic Brain Injury and Headaches due to insufficient medical opinions in the original decision. The Veteran is required to undergo VA examinations to determine if his current conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's post traumatic vascular headaches have been restored to a 10 percent rating from December 21, 2018.,The claims for reopening the service connection for psoriasis and skin condition (secondary to sexual trauma or exposure to depleted uranium) are remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of in-service injury or disease related to the left shoulder, PTSD, or TBI.,For PTSD, the Board determined that there was no occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas prior to May 10, 2019.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection and rating of right foot disability, right ankle disability, and TBI due to new medical evidence being associated with the case file.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration, including obtaining an addendum opinion to clarify which symptoms are manifestations of the Veteran's service-connected conversion disorder.

The Board has granted service connection for a scar over the right eye and a traumatic brain injury, finding that these conditions are related to in-service head injuries.

The Veteran's cervical spine disability and traumatic brain injury are being remanded for further development, including VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's PTSD with associated insomnia and depressed mood symptoms have been rated at 100 percent effective September 2, 2016.,An earlier effective date of September 2, 2016, has been granted for Dependents' Educational Assistance under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 35.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's claimed low back condition, cervical spine condition, right knee condition, left shoulder condition, bilateral ankle conditions, and obstructive sleep apnea. The Board also found that these conditions are at least as likely as not related to service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were reopened on April 13, 2015, and effective as of that date, he was granted service connection for PTSD, TBI, back disability, right knee disability, left knee disability, tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, and residuals of fracture of tooth #10.

The Veteran's effective dates for Dependents Educational Assistance (DEA) and special monthly compensation (SMC) based on housebound status are denied as they do not meet the criteria set forth in the applicable regulations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a back disorder and a separate, initial compensable rating for residuals of TBI are being remanded due to insufficient examination reports.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate VA examination, and new evidence must be considered.