Traumatic brain injury (TBI) decisions — 2024

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for TBI and broken heel - left foot due to insufficient evidence in the November 2022 VA examination report, which did not address the Veteran's statements regarding his symptoms during service. The claims are now pending again.

The Veteran's claims for increased disability ratings and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for updated VA treatment records, a new VA examination for his service-connected disabilities, and consideration of all evidence added since the last adjudication.

The Board dismissed the appeals of service connection for TBI, entitlement to an increased rating for PTSD, and earlier effective date for PTSD as the Veteran withdrew his appeal.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for left and right shoulder disabilities due to inadequate opinions in November 2023.,Service connection will be adjudicated based on the newly obtained STRs.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU is being remanded due to incomplete information and the need for updated vocational treatment/counseling records. The Board also notes that his service-connected PTSD and TBI render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's claims for higher disability ratings for TBI residuals, including insomnia disorder and tension headaches as a residual of TBI, were denied. The appeal was remanded for further consideration.

The Veteran's cervical spine, thoracic and lumbar spine, migraine headaches associated with TBI, and C-section scar disabilities have been granted service connection. The Veteran is assigned a 50% rating for migraines associated with TBI, but the C-section scar remains at noncompensable.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for epilepsy and traumatic brain injury have been withdrawn.,The Veteran's earlier effective date claims for major depressive disorder with generalized anxiety disorder and right knee patellofemoral syndrome have been denied.,The Veteran's TDIU claim has been remanded.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings and earlier effective dates was denied. The issues of service connection for TBI, migraine headaches, and right foot hallux valgus with foot injury status post fusion surgery were all denied as the Veteran did not file a claim prior to January 6, 2017.

The Board denied service connection for residuals of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and seizures, finding that the Veteran does not have current residuals of an in-service TBI.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and the need for additional examinations. The issues include an acquired psychiatric disorder, a traumatic brain injury, and scars from a skull laceration and under the right eye.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings for neurocognitive disorder (memory loss) with depressive disorder, due to traumatic brain injury (TBI) with headaches is being remanded. The AOJ should obtain any outstanding VA treatment records and readjudicate the claims based on this new evidence.

The Veteran's TBI residuals are restored to a 10 percent rating effective October 3, 2018. The Veteran is granted an initial 20 percent rating for erectile dysfunction and separate 10 percent ratings for limitation of flexion, extension, instability, and recurrent joint locking of the right knee. No other claims were resolved in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's character of discharge for the period from June 12, 2004, to October 2, 2007, constitutes a bar to VA benefits.,Entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (including major depression and PTSD) is dismissed.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a traumatic brain injury (TBI), including balance and vision problems, due to insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between his current disabilities and his military service. The Veteran must undergo a VA examination to determine if his TBI residuals are related to an in-service incident.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the claims of diabetes mellitus, headaches, hypertension, kidney stones, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and right elbow condition. The Veteran's service connection claims are remanded to allow for further examination and opinion.

The Board has dismissed the appeal of service connection for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and its residuals because the Veteran did not perfect an appeal under the legacy system with regard to this issue.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of a closed head injury and entitlement to TDIU due to inadequate development in prior examinations.

The Board has determined that further development is necessary before any of the Veteran's claims can be adjudicated, including obtaining relevant treatment records and scheduling medical examinations to address the nature and etiology of his claimed disabilities.

The Board has remanded the claims for cervical strain, TBI, lumbar condition, and left knee injury due to insufficient evidence.,Further medical opinions are needed to determine if these conditions are related to service.