Traumatic brain injury (TBI) Board decisions

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for TBI, sleep apnea, erectile dysfunction, GERD, left ankle disability, and lumbar spine disability. The Veteran must file a Statement of the Case (SOC) on these issues before he can appeal them further.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to issues with scheduling a VA examination for the Veteran's service-connected residuals of traumatic brain injury (TBI). The examiner will need to determine the current severity of his TBI, particularly neurological condition and convulsion disorder.

The Board has dismissed the claims for service connection for residuals of traumatic brain injury and epilepsy, as the appellant died during the appeal process.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to new evidence indicating current TBI, headaches, chest pain, right shoulder condition, and peripheral neuropathy of multiple extremities. The issues will be addressed with additional VA examinations.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, TBI, and left knee chondromalacia with surgical repair, have prevented him from securing and following substantially gainful employment prior to January 19, 2012. The Board has granted a total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU) on an extraschedular basis for this period.

The appeal for service connection for left upper extremity diabetic neuropathy is dismissed. The appeal for an initial rating higher than 50 percent for PTSD with TBI prior to June 10, 2019, is remanded.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection due to new and material evidence. The cases are now remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for traumatic brain injury and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to new evidence received after the final decision.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU is granted, but her claim for an increased disability rating for PTSD with traumatic brain injury is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's traumatic brain injury is related to service, but needs further examination and evidence to determine this conclusively.

The Board has found pre-decisional duty to assist errors in the service connection claims for TBI residuals, BPPV, and migraines. The Veteran's head injuries during service are acknowledged, but there is insufficient evidence linking her current conditions to these incidents.

The Board has determined that there were procedural errors and remands are necessary for the Veteran's claims of service connection for TBI residuals, BPPV, and migraines.

The Veteran's TBI residuals and migraine headaches were rated as appropriate, with the highest rating of 70% for TBI residuals from November 7, 2013 to November 30, 2015. The Veteran was granted increased ratings for his TBI residuals and migraine headaches within the specified periods.

The Board has found significant deficiencies in the claims file and has ordered remand for several issues, including obtaining military personnel records, a TERA examination, and verifying stressors. The Veteran's TBI and headache disorders are also being examined to determine their relationship to service.

The Veteran's TBI residuals are rated at a 10 percent disability rating, and his peripheral vestibular disorder associated with TBI residuals is also rated at a 10 percent disability rating. The matter of entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) has been dismissed as moot.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for TBI residuals and headaches have been reopened.,The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claims of service connection for TBI residuals and headaches.

The appeal for service connection for erectile dysfunction is dismissed. The claims for chronic fatigue syndrome, sleep disorder, sinus condition, and TBI are remanded.

The Board has decided to remand several issues related to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including right foot pain, migraine headaches, bilateral ankle sprain, and traumatic brain injury (TBI). The decision is based on the need for updated VA treatment records and examinations.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to conflicting medical opinions and incomplete evidence. The Veteran's death is being considered, but service connection for cause of death remains in dispute.

The Veteran's petition to reopen a claim for service connection for a deviated septum post-septoplasty was denied as new and material evidence has not been received.,Service connection for traumatic brain injury is denied due to lack of current diagnosis or in-service incurrence/aggravation.,Service connection for elevated liver enzymes is denied as it is considered a laboratory finding, not a disability warranting VA compensation.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for allergies remains pending and will be remanded for further development considering Gulf War toxic exposures.