Traumatic brain injury (TBI) decisions — 2025

The appeal for a higher rating due to physical symptoms from traumatic brain injury (TBI) was dismissed because the veteran withdrew the appeal.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for PTSD and TBI due to new and relevant evidence. The case will be reviewed again by the VA.

The Board dismissed all issues related to earlier effective dates for increased evaluations of TBI, migraine headaches, and hypertension, as well as TDIU.

The veteran's request for higher ratings for traumatic brain injury and depressive disorder was denied, but a separate 10 percent rating for peripheral vestibular disorder was granted. The issue of entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability prior to March 7, 2009 was remanded.

The veteran's claims for service connection for right wrist DeQuervain's syndrome and TBI residuals were granted. The claim for a compensable disability rating for right knee strain was denied, but a separate 10 percent rating for painful flexion was granted. All other claims for increased ratings were denied.

The Board denied the veteran's appeals for service connection for a left shoulder disorder, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and tinnitus because no new and relevant evidence was submitted to reopen these claims.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities, including TBI, DDD, and urinary incontinence, have been determined to preclude him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation. Therefore, he is granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an effective date earlier than August 14, 2001 for the grant of service connection for neurocognitive disorder and psychotic disorder due to TBI.

The Board granted the restoration of a 10 percent disability rating for post-concussive syndrome/TBI, effective April 30, 2013.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) because new and relevant evidence was not received within one year of notification of the October 2022 rating decision.

Service connection for all claimed conditions except glucose-6-phosphate-dehydrogenase deficiency was denied. Service connection for glucose-6-phosphate-dehydrogenase deficiency is remanded.

The appeal for compensable ratings for migraine headaches and traumatic brain injury (TBI) was dismissed because the veteran requested to withdraw the appeal.

The appeal to continue the 100 percent disability rating for PTSD with TBI residuals was denied. The claim for an earlier effective date for DEA benefits was also denied. The issue of an increased initial disability rating was dismissed.

The veteran's service connection for several conditions, including left and right knee disabilities, left ankle disability, left foot disability, posttraumatic headaches, TBI, and dental issues, was granted. However, service connection for bilateral hearing loss and higher ratings for other conditions were denied.

The veteran's PTSD with TBI was rated at 100% from August 1, 2022 to March 19, 2023. The veteran also qualifies for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on housebound criteria.

The veteran is granted special monthly compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(l) from March 25, 2016, but the claim for entitlement to special monthly compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(t) is remanded.

The veteran's claims for service connection for several conditions were denied. However, the veteran was granted an initial 10 percent rating for Bell's palsy and an initial 50 percent rating for migraine headaches and sleep apnea. Several other issues were remanded for further review.

The veteran's appeal for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on aid and attendance was granted. The decision is based on the veteran's need for regular aid and attendance due to functional limitations from service-connected disabilities.

The veteran's disability rating for bilateral hearing loss was reduced to noncompensable, and claims for other conditions were denied. Some issues were remanded for further review.

The Board remands the claim for a retrospective opinion on the severity of residuals of TBI from December 2010 through December 2017.