Traumatic brain injury (TBI) Board decisions

The Board granted the Veteran's appeal as the higher-level review (HLR) request received in July 2021 was timely.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an initial rating in excess of 0 percent for residuals of a traumatic brain injury and migraine headaches.

The Board remands the claim for a new VA examination to address the Veteran's reported symptoms and ensure an adequate medical opinion is provided.

The Board granted an initial rating of 70 percent for PTSD with major depressive disorder and TBI residuals prior to December 30, 2021, but denied a higher rating beginning on that date.

The Board denied higher ratings for several service-connected conditions but granted a 20 percent rating for radiculopathy of the left lower extremity.

The Board granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance due to residuals of a traumatic brain injury (TBI), as new evidence showed that without such aid, the Veteran would require institutional care.

The appeal of the proposed reduction in the evaluation of posttraumatic stress disorder with alcohol use disorder from 70 percent to 40 percent is dismissed due to administrative error.

The Board granted service connection for unspecified anxiety disorder, cervical spondylosis, lumbar spondylosis, scar on the Veteran's head, TBI and residuals, and memory loss associated with the TBI.

The Board granted an initial 100 percent rating for the service-connected psychiatric disorder, granted service connection for TBI as secondary to the psychiatric disorder, and granted special monthly compensation at the housebound rate. The claim for a total disability rating for individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities was dismissed.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 70 percent for TBI with adjustment disorder and mixed anxiety and depressed mood, finding the Veteran's symptoms did not warrant a higher rating.

The Board denied service connection for the veteran's claimed conditions, including migraines, left index finger disability, left and right shoulder disabilities, left epigastric disability, and TBI, as there was no evidence linking these conditions to his active-duty service.

The Board is remanding the claims for a higher rating for migraine including migraine variants and TBI to correct a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss was denied, and the claims for service connection for various disabilities were remanded.

The Board granted service connection for TBI and sleep apnea, and assigned a 30 percent rating for migraine headaches. The gastrointestinal disorder was dismissed, and the chronic fatigue syndrome claim was remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for traumatic brain injury as there was no evidence of cognitive, emotional/behavioral, or physical impairment during the appeal period.

The Veteran withdrew the appeal for service connection of traumatic brain injury and migraine headaches.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for an increased evaluation for lumbar spine degenerative disc disease and remanded the issue of service connection for a traumatic brain injury.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a traumatic brain injury, hypertension, anxiety disorder, and an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus. The claims for service connection for PTSD, major depressive disorder, insomnia, and migraines were remanded.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for traumatic brain injury (TBI) with loss of consciousness, to include residuals of a TBI, due to an inadequate VA examination and medical opinion.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of a left hand and foot cold injury, finding that there was no evidence to support a diagnosis of such conditions related to his military service.