Traumatic brain injury (TBI) decisions — 2024

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for service connection are denied.,The Veteran's claims for increased initial ratings and effective dates for his service-connected disabilities are remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date for a 100% rating for PTSD with substance abuse and neurocognitive disorder with traumatic brain injury, finding that it was not factually ascertainable that the Veteran met the criteria for such a rating prior to January 23, 2020.

The Veteran's appeal includes claims for increased ratings and service connection related to multiple conditions, including PTSD, TBI, low back disability, radiculopathy of the sciatic nerve, hearing loss, and a left orbital contusion. The Board has determined that these issues require additional development due to incomplete records and need further examination.

The Veteran's service-connected decreased complex integrated cerebral function disturbance (as a residual of a TBI) is currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board has decided to remand this case for further development.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for TBI, cervical spine disability, and thoracolumbar spine disability due to a lack of evidence supporting these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling examinations.

The Veteran's PTSD and TBI have been productive of occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, warranting a 70 percent rating.

The Veteran's mental disorder disability, specifically PTSD and TBI, is rated at 70 percent since January 29, 2013. The claim for an initial rating higher than 70 percent has been denied as the evidence does not show that a higher rating is warranted.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for a low back disorder is reopened and granted. The claims for residuals of TBI, bilateral eye disorder, lumbar spine disorder, bilateral hip disorder, bilateral knee disorder, and bilateral foot disorder are denied. Service connection for bilateral upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, bilateral shoulder disorder, MDD, and hypertension are also denied.

The Board has granted service connection for residuals of a traumatic brain injury (TBI), including headaches, as the in-service head injury resulted in at least one current TBI residual.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues with obtaining medical records and ensuring compliance with prior orders. The AOJ is instructed to obtain missing records from Grossmont Hospital, prepare an addendum report addressing hypertension and blood clots, and ensure all opinions comply with instructions.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied as his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating, with the exception of the cervical spine sprain and degenerative arthritis of the thoracolumbar spine which warranted a specific increase.

The Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and a traumatic brain injury with residuals were denied. The Board has ordered the case to be remanded for further development.

An effective date earlier than September 5, 2008, for the grant of service connection for PTSD with TBI residuals is denied.,An effective date earlier than August 10, 2018, for the grant of service connection for a headache disorder is denied.,Beginning January 26, 2010, a 100 percent rating for PTSD with TBI residuals is granted.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for TBI, and has remanded the issues of whether new and material evidence was received to reopen claims for bilateral knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, low back pain, and a liver condition.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for service connection for headaches, traumatic brain injury (TBI), lumbar spine, cervical spine, and left leg disability due to a lack of qualifying service. The appellant did not serve on active duty, ACDUTRA, or INACDUTRA.

The Board has remanded the case due to errors related to accrued benefits and substitution for aid and attendance claim. The Appellant's request for substitution is pending, and further development is needed before a decision can be made on her accrued benefits claim.

The Veteran's left knee disability was granted service connection, while other claims for various disabilities were remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions are denied as there is no persuasive evidence of current disabilities or a nexus to service.

The Veteran's petition to reopen her claim for service connection for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is granted. The claims for service connection for Right Knee Disability, Left Knee Disability, and Sleep Apnea are remanded due to the need for additional evidence.