Traumatic brain injury (TBI) Board decisions

The Veteran's psychiatric and TBI disability resulted in total occupational and social impairment for the period prior to January 3, 2022. The Board granted a 100 percent disability rating for this period.

The Veteran's TBI and left shoulder disability have been granted service connection. The reduction of the left shoulder rating from 20% to noncompensable was found to be improper.

The Board has granted service connection for headaches and traumatic brain injury, finding that the Veteran's current diagnoses are related to his active service.

The Veteran withdrew all appeals regarding the issues of service connection for traumatic brain injury, increased disability rating for PTSD, compensable ratings for chronic constipation and alopecia, and a compensable rating for right breast disability.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted a rating of 50 percent, but no higher. The initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss is denied. Service connection is granted for right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, and left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy due to exposure to herbicides and/or disabilities. Service connection is also granted for GERD, migraine headaches, TBI, neck disability, and low back disability.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for unspecified depressive disorder with insomnia and traumatic brain injury associated with multiple sclerosis was denied. The Board found that the symptoms did not warrant a higher than 50 percent rating.

The Veteran's eligibility for PCAFC benefits is being remanded due to unclear notice and duty-to-assist error. The matter will be evaluated under statutory criteria for need for supervision, protection, or instruction with clear reasons and bases.

Service connection is granted for right hip stress fracture, posttraumatic DJD of the right hip.,Service connection is granted for left hip stress fracture, posttraumatic DJD of the left hip.,Service connection is granted for PTSD, persistent depressive disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder (also claimed as panic disorder) due to personal trauma (PT).,Service connection is granted for tinnitus.,Service connection is granted for cervicothoracic pain with right upper extremity radicular pain and weakness.,Service connection is granted for traumatic brain injury residuals.,Service connection is granted for brain aneurysm.,Service connection is granted for low back pain.,Service connection is granted for cephalgia (headaches).

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including TBI, seizures, headaches, anxiety disorder, and back condition, cause significant impairment to the extent that he requires regular aid and attendance of another person.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for TBI with memory loss has been reopened due to new and material evidence. The case is remanded for a VA examination to determine the relationship between current symptoms and service.

The Board dismissed the appeal for an initial evaluation in excess of 20 percent for lumbosacral strain and IVDS due to lack of a valid substantive appeal. The claim for an increased rating for TBI was denied as the criteria were not met, and the claim for TDIU was also denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a traumatic brain injury (TBI) as there is no current disability of TBI established in the record.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted for a traumatic brain injury and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The remaining issues of service connection for lumbar spine, bilateral knee conditions, joint pains, and bilateral hearing loss are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection on multiple conditions have been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Board has granted the Veteran's petition to readjudicate his claim for service connection for residuals of a traumatic brain injury, but has remanded the issue due to the need for additional evidence and clarification.

The Veteran's TBI, BPPV, and migraine and sinus headaches have been granted increased ratings. Service connection for OSA has also been remanded.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to their death, and the Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this appeal at this time.

The Board has remanded the claims for entitlement to increased ratings for left hip disability, right hip disability, thoracolumbar spine disability, and left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy due to procedural issues.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including bilateral eye condition, lung condition, right knee condition, skeletal arthritis condition, skin disorder, migraine headaches, TBI, and bilateral hearing loss, have all been denied as there is no current evidence of these conditions or a link to his military service.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection for sleep apnea, a higher rating for TBI, and a higher rating for headaches. The Veteran's claim for TDIU is granted due to his service-connected disabilities making him unemployable.