Traumatic brain injury (TBI) Board decisions

The Board has remanded the Veteran's appeal for further development and examination regarding his service-connected TBI and erectile dysfunction. The issues of entitlement to an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for residuals of a traumatic brain injury, and service connection for erectile dysfunction are both pending.

The Veteran's TBI residuals are rated at a 70 percent evaluation, effective from the date of this decision. Additionally, the Veteran is granted a TDIU.

The Veteran's depressive disorder with traumatic brain injury and migraine headaches have been granted increased ratings, with the depressive disorder receiving a 50 percent rating and the migraines receiving a 30 percent rating.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date earlier than December 11, 2017 for the assignment of a 100 percent rating for posttraumatic stress disorder with major depressive disorder, insomnia disorder, and traumatic brain injury is denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim of service connection for residuals of a traumatic brain injury, back disorder, left knee disorder, right knee disorder, and acquired psychiatric disorder is denied. The claims are remanded for further development.

The Board has granted service connection for a traumatic brain injury. The claims for hypertension and gastrointestinal disability are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Board denied service connection for a traumatic brain injury (TBI) as there is no evidence of in-service head injuries and the VA examiner found that the TBI was more likely related to recent events, not his military service.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claim for service connection of Traumatic Brain Injury. The Board has also granted the Veteran's claim for service connection of Multiple Sclerosis, finding that it had its onset in service.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for further examination and opinion regarding his service connection for TBI and headaches, as there are conflicting medical opinions in the file.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are now rated at 50% effective October 26, 2015. The rating for his TBI prior to February 27, 2020 is denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him incapable of securing and following a substantially gainful occupation as of May 1, 2018. Effective May 1, 2018, the Veteran is granted entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to his failure to provide updated employment information, specifically by submitting a VA Form 21-8940. The evidence showed that he had service-connected disabilities but did not meet the criteria for TDIU as defined in the regulations.

The Board has remanded the claims for further development due to unclear differentiation of symptoms between PTSD and TBI, as well as additional treatment records needed.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral lower extremity frostbite due to insufficient evidence and further development is needed.

Service connection is granted for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus.,The Veteran's headaches, neck disorder, back disorder, heart disorder, hypertension, acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD), anxiety, insomnia, sleep disturbances, and depression are remanded for further development.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for Traumatic Brain Injury and Acquired Psychiatric Disorder, finding that there is no evidence to support a nexus between these conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating of PTSD with alcohol use disorder and TBI was dismissed because the appellant withdrew his appeal.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions are remanded due to the need for additional examinations and medical opinions.,The Veteran's claim for a TDIU is also remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the other issues.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for erectile dysfunction, residuals of root canal, allergic rhinitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and residuals of frostbite. The claim for plantar fasciitis is denied.,The Board has also remanded the issues of entitlement to service connection for residuals of frostbite and plantar fasciitis.

The Veteran's sleep apnea is granted as secondary to his service-connected anxiety disorder. The Veteran is also granted TDIU due to the combined impact of multiple service-connected disabilities.