Traumatic brain injury (TBI) decisions — 2025

The veteran's claim for service connection for a traumatic brain injury (TBI) was denied. The veteran was granted a 50 percent rating for migraines starting from January 21, 2020. Other issues related to PTSD and allergic rhinitis were remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a TBI was denied due to insufficient evidence of an in-service event or injury. The claim for PTSD was remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection for TBI residuals due to incomplete STRs and MPRs, and a need for an addendum opinion.

The veteran's appeal for service connection and disability ratings was dismissed because the veteran withdrew the appeal.

The veteran's claim for service connection for a traumatic brain injury (TBI) was granted. The claims for respiratory disorder and an earlier effective date for allergic rhinitis were remanded.

The Board denied service connection for degenerative disc disease and spondylosis of the cervical spine, and also denied increased ratings for traumatic brain injury and total disability rating for an acquired psychiatric disorder. The effective date for posttraumatic stress disorder with opioid use disorder was also denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for PTSD and migraines, and a higher combined disability rating, based on clear and unmistakable error.

The Board denied service connection for all claimed conditions due to lack of new and relevant evidence.

The veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction, left knee disability, right knee disability, sleep apnea (OSA), traumatic brain injury (TBI), and back disability were denied. The claim for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) was remanded.

The Board denied the veteran's request for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance for TBI residuals. The evidence did not show a need for a higher level of care by a licensed professional.

The Board denied the veteran's request for an earlier effective date than May 3, 2021 for service connection of traumatic brain injury with posttraumatic stress disorder and alcohol use disorder, as well as for Dependents' Educational Assistance.

The veteran's claims for a higher rating of migraine headaches and PTSD with major depressive disorder and major neurocognitive disorder due to TBI residuals, as well as special monthly compensation on a statutory housebound basis, were granted.

The veteran's claim for a higher rating for tinnitus was denied. The claims for service connection for headaches, hypertension, and TBI were remanded.

The veteran's claim for service connection for unspecified depressive disorder secondary to TBI was granted with an effective date of July 10, 2020. The veteran was assigned a 70% rating for this condition and a 50% rating for migraines. A 30% rating for right foot strain beginning April 22, 2022, and TDIU were also granted.

The veteran withdrew their appeals for service connection for left wrist condition, traumatic brain injury, and a higher rating for PTSD. The Board dismissed these issues.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection of residuals of a traumatic brain injury (TBI), including migraine headaches, to correct errors and afford the Veteran an adequate VA examination.

The veteran's claim for service connection for migraine headaches was granted. The claim for a traumatic brain injury (TBI) was remanded for further review.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of traumatic brain injury (TBI) was denied because the symptoms are already covered by his existing service-connected ratings.

The veteran's appeal for earlier effective dates for service connection and benefits was granted. The Board determined that the veteran is entitled to an earlier effective date of May 31, 2019, for TBI with adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood, TDIU, and DEA. Additionally, the veteran is entitled to an earlier effective date of April 22, 2021, for service connection for sleep apnea, diabetes mellitus, xerosis, erectile dysfunction, and SMC.

The veteran's service-connected traumatic brain injury (TBI) is rated at 10 percent, but no higher. The symptoms more nearly approximate level 1 in the pertinent rating criteria.