Traumatic brain injury (TBI) decisions — 2025

The Board remanded the veteran's claim for service connection of traumatic brain injury (TBI) because the VA examination was inadequate. The veteran will receive a new examination to determine if his TBI is related to his military service.

The Board granted service connection for major depressive disorder (MDD) related to the Veteran's active duty. The Veteran had more than 30 years of Army service, including active duty in the Southwest Asia theater of operations.

The veteran's effective date for a 70% rating for PTSD with TBI was granted as of September 16, 2012. Other issues were remanded for further evaluation.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for service connection of several conditions related to stroke and TBI. The Board remanded evaluations for various conditions, including tinnitus, PTSD, migraines, and TBI.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of February 10, 1982 for service connection for multiple conditions related to traumatic brain injury (TBI).

The veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea was granted. The claims for chronic fatigue syndrome, a higher rating for PTSD and TBI, and an earlier effective date for allergic rhinitis were denied.

The Board denied an initial evaluation in excess of 40 percent for traumatic brain injury with headaches. The Veteran's headaches did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for a higher disability rating for PTSD, service connection for TBI, and special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance. The Board needs more evidence, including private treatment records and a VA examination for TBI.

The veteran's request for a higher rating than 70% for PTSD with residuals of TBI was denied. The claim for service connection for sleep apnea, secondary to the PTSD, was remanded.

The appeal was dismissed because the veteran died while it was pending.

The Veteran's separate ratings for TBI and unspecified depressive disorder were improperly combined. The Board restored the 40 percent rating for TBI, effective January 1, 2023.

The Board denied the veteran's appeal for increased disability ratings for PTSD and TBI, concluding that the symptoms did not warrant a higher rating.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD, TBI-related tension headaches, tinnitus, and bilateral hearing loss have rendered him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board denied service connection for TBI and a higher disability rating for PTSD.

The Board remanded all issues to obtain new medical opinions on the veteran's service connection claims.

The veteran's request for a higher rating for tinnitus was denied. The appeals for service connection for left and right knee disabilities, left ear hearing loss, right ear hearing loss, and PTSD were remanded.

The appeal for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is remanded. The Board will reconsider the Veteran's claim after assigning initial ratings to service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for higher ratings for major depressive disorder, TBI with dizziness, and migraine headaches.

The Board denied service connection for skin disability of the bilateral feet, right leg pain and numbness, right hand pain due to frostbite, and PTSD. The claims for a right shoulder disability, OSA, and respiratory disability were remanded for further development.

The veteran's appeal for a separate rating of 40% for residuals of traumatic brain injury (TBI) due to mildly decreased motor activity was granted.