Traumatic brain injury (TBI) Board decisions

The Board remanded all issues to correct pre-decisional duty to assist errors and to secure necessary examinations and medical opinions.

The veteran's request for a higher disability rating for PTSD and TBI was denied. However, the veteran was granted TDIU from February 23, 2022.

The veteran's disability rating for migraine headaches was restored to 50 percent, effective December 21, 2020. The issue of an increased rating for major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder with traumatic brain injury was remanded.

The Board denied service connection for several conditions but granted it for genitourinary system disability, tension headaches, left knee strain, and right knee strain. The claims for bilateral hip strain, bilateral shoulder strain, major depressive disorder with anxiety and PTSD, neurobehavior effects, insomnia, poor concentration, and bilateral lateral epicondylitis were remanded.

The Board denied service connection for traumatic brain injury (TBI) and headaches, finding no evidence linking these conditions to the veteran's active service.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and residuals of TBI. The Veteran's case will be reconsidered with additional evidence.

The Board denied the veteran's request for an earlier effective date for service connection of PTSD with bipolar disorder and TBI residuals. The earliest possible effective date remains January 21, 2019.

The appeal regarding the reduction in PTSD rating was dismissed because the maximum rating was restored. The claim for service connection of a headache disorder, including migraines, was remanded for further evaluation.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a compensable disability rating for TBI because the evidence showed no impairment in any of the 10 facets of cognitive impairment and other residuals of TBI.

The veteran's service connection for TBI residuals and a 30% rating for migraine headaches were granted.

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.