Traumatic brain injury (TBI) Board decisions

The Veteran's TBI is currently rated at 40 percent, which is the maximum rating available under DC 8045. The Board found that his condition does not warrant a higher rating based on the evidence provided.

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The Veteran's claim of service connection for a traumatic brain injury (TBI) was denied due to the lack of current diagnosis and no evidence linking his symptoms to active duty. The claim for TDIU was also denied as the Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unemployable.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including his TBI, has resulted in total occupational and social impairment since April 11, 2018.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's TBI preexisted service and was aggravated by service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted, but the appeals are remanded for further development and rating actions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for TBI and CFS are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and evidence.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, right knee disability, left knee disability, and traumatic brain injury due to lack of evidence supporting these conditions were incurred or aggravated by service.

The Veteran was found unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation due to his service-connected disabilities prior to September 20, 2013.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for residuals of TBI, migraines, and low back strain due to unclear severity and missing VA treatment records. A new VA examination is needed to determine current symptomatology and severity.

The Veteran's appeal of service connection for CFS was dismissed. The claims for TBI, skin condition, bilateral shin splints, and right thumb fracture residuals were denied as there is no persuasive evidence of current disabilities or symptoms related to these conditions. The claim for bilateral hearing loss was also denied due to lack of a diagnosed disability.

The Veteran's service-connected traumatic brain injury (TBI) residuals are rated at 70 percent, but no greater. The Board found that the Veteran displayed symptomology deserving of a 70 percent rating for his TBI disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of TBI with mood swings, irritability, and memory problems; right foot disability (now claimed as fallen arches and/or flatfoot); and left foot disability (now claimed as fallen arches and/or flatfoot) are remanded.,The Veteran's claims for an initial compensable disability rating for degenerative joint disease of the right knee with limited flexion from November 17, 2016; a disability rating in excess of 40 percent for degenerative joint disease of the left knee (previously rated as patellofemoral pain syndrome of the left knee); and an initial compensable disability rating for degenerative joint disease of the left knee with painful flexion are remanded.,The Veteran's claims for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) and special monthly compensation (SMC) based on aid and attendance/homebound are remanded.,The Veteran's claims for an effective date prior to November 17, 2016 for the grant of an increased disability rating for degenerative joint disease of the right knee with limited extension; and an effective date prior to November 17, 2016 for the grant of an increased disability rating for degenerative joint disease of the left knee with limited extension are remanded.

The appeals for service connection for various conditions have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his claims and did not provide new and material evidence within one year of the final rating decision.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent for the period prior to August 12, 2022. The appeal continues as a higher rating is not assigned.,The Veteran's PTSD is denied for ratings in excess of 70 percent from August 12, 2022 onward.

The Veteran's TBI is rated at 40 percent from July 17, 2014. The Veteran's migraine headaches are not rated higher than noncompensable.

The Veteran's TBI is currently rated at 40 percent since September 21, 2020. The Board denied a higher rating for the condition prior to that date.

The Board has remanded the claims due to new legislation and incomplete service records, including potential active duty service in Afghanistan.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to incomplete records and insufficient medical opinions. The Veteran died from COPD, which is not related to service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete or missing service treatment records, and for additional development of his disabilities. The issues include DDD (back pain), scoliosis, bilateral hearing loss disability, tinnitus, deviated nasal septum, traumatic brain injury, PTSD, and sleep apnea.