Traumatic brain injury (TBI) decisions — 2024

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection for residuals of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) including an orbital fracture, concussion, hypoplastic right maxillary sinus, and TMJ dysfunction due to new evidence being added to the file since the last remand.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is currently rated as noncompensable. The claims for lower right back pain, right knee injury, and bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome are granted on the merits. The claim for a headache disorder (migraines) and TBI remain pending.

The Veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for his service-connected Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his condition.

The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation (SMC) at the increased level due to his need for regular aid and attendance as a result of service-connected TBI residuals, which would require hospitalization or institutional care if not provided by his wife.

The Board has decided to remand the claim of service connection for residuals of TBI due to a lack of explanation regarding the diagnosis and need for further examination.

The Veteran's cognitive impairment disorder has resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, but not total occupational and social impairment.,An earlier effective date of October 3, 2018, for the award of a 70 percent disability rating is granted.

The Veteran's PTSD with major depressive disorder and TBI, along with other service-connected conditions, are now rated at 100% effective August 29, 2018. A 50% rating is granted for tension headaches effective from the same date. SMC at the housebound rate is also granted starting from that date.

The Veteran's appeal for a compensable rating for service-connected residuals of an in-service traumatic brain injury has been withdrawn by his representative.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss was denied as there is no valid audiometric data showing a current disability.,Service connection for TBI and memory loss secondary to TBI were also denied due to lack of a diagnosed condition.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings have been dismissed.,An effective date prior to July 13, 2017, for the grant of service connection for a fungal infection of the fingers and toes is denied.

The appeal for service connection for vertigo and dizziness has been withdrawn. Service connection is denied for bilateral hearing loss, fibromyalgia, memory impairment related to TBI, arthralgia (left shoulder), arthralgia (right shoulder), bilateral eye disability, and sinusitis. The case of service connection for erectile dysfunction is remanded.

The Veteran's appeals for initial compensable disability ratings and service connection have been dismissed.,The reduction in the rating for facial scars was improper, and a noncompensable rating has been restored.

The Veteran's PTSD with MDD and TBI prior to January 8, 2021 did not result in total occupational and social impairment. The rating for the mental disorder was increased to 100% effective from January 8, 2021.

The Veteran's PTSD, back disability, right knee disability, left knee disability, and TBI have been granted service connection. The Veteran is also awarded an increased rating of 70% for his PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case due to uncertainty about whether the Veteran's headaches are related to service, including in-service blast injuries, and if they are secondary to his service-connected PTSD. The examiner is asked to provide opinions on these issues.

The Veteran's service-connected TBI, PTSD, headaches, and lumbar spine conditions are being remanded for further evaluation due to the possibility of worsening symptoms since the last examinations in October 2019. The Veteran must be provided with VA examinations to assess the current severity of his conditions.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for TBI and seizures due to incomplete records and the need for further medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for TBI, dementia, and a back disability due to inadequate VA medical opinions. The Veteran's undiagnosed illness which eventually led to corticobasal degeneration was denied as not related to service.

The Board has denied service connection for residuals of traumatic brain injury and psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, schizoaffective disorder, paraphilic disorder, and antisocial personality disorder. The case is remanded to obtain a VA examination and medical opinion regarding the Veteran's claims.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a traumatic brain injury, increased ratings for lumbar strain and bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy. The Veteran was not scheduled for necessary VA examinations due to his failure to appear.