Traumatic brain injury (TBI) Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for Traumatic Brain Injury, and also denied readjudication of claims for Fibromyalgia and Migraines due to lack of new and relevant evidence.

The Veteran's left inguinal hernia repair scar is not entitled to a compensable rating, but he is granted a separate 10 percent rating for painful scars. The PTSD with TBI remains at the current 50% and 70% ratings respectively.,Service connection claims for cardiac arrhythmia and GERD are remanded.

The Board denied service connection for a left eye disability and a headache disability (claimed as TBI) due to the lack of evidence showing current disabilities during the appeal period.

The Veteran's service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder with TBI is granted at a 100% rating throughout the period on appeal, effective from March 31, 2011. His initial rating for vertigo is also granted at a 30% rating. The effective date of SMC at the housebound rate is set to March 31, 2011.

The Veteran's initial increased rating claim for TBI with dementia is denied, and separate ratings of 10% for tinnitus and 30% for tremors associated with TBI are granted. The Veteran also receives SMC based on need for aid and attendance by another person.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and increased ratings for PTSD, hypertension, and PTSD with MDD and alcohol use disorder have been denied.,The Veteran's service-connected PTSD has been rated at 50% prior to October 15, 2024, and at 70% since that date.

The Veteran's service connection claims for various conditions have been granted, with some issues being remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has dismissed the claims for left wrist disability, TBI, and lower back condition due to withdrawal by the Veteran's representative. The cervical injury, bilateral upper extremity radiculopathy service connection claims are remanded as new evidence supports reopening these claims.

The Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal for the listed conditions, and the Board has dismissed the appeal as a result.

The Veteran's GERD is granted a 30% rating, effective May 13, 2019. The TBI and posttraumatic migraine headaches are both granted increased ratings of 30%, but the right lower leg muscle injury and sleep apnea claims are remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for TBI, headaches, cervical strain, left shoulder strain, right shoulder strain, and tinea pedis have been denied. The effective date of the awards is October 13, 2022.

The Board has determined that the Veteran requires personal care services due to a need for supervision, protection or instruction without which his ability to function in daily life would be seriously impaired. The appeal is remanded to determine if it is in the best interest of the Veteran to participate in the PCAFC program and provide complete notice as required by law.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral shoulder, knee and foot disorders. Service connection was denied for residuals of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and sleep disorder.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the relationship between the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea and his service-connected conditions, including obesity as an intermediate step.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted a 100 percent rating, effective June 12, 2025. A separate 10 percent rating for vertigo related to TBI is also granted.

The Veteran's PTSD and TBI have been rated at 70 percent from February 2, 2012, to October 2, 2017. SMC based on housebound criteria has also been granted for the same period. The Veteran's PTSD rating was increased to 100 percent from October 3, 2017, to August 21, 2022.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, TBI, and TIA, rendered her unemployable from July 29, 2008, to May 5, 2022.

The Veteran's TBI residuals are rated at 10 percent since March 2, 2010. The appeal is denied as the current rating adequately reflects his disability.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected generalized anxiety disorder with residual head trauma and post-concussion syndrome (TBI) is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and an addendum opinion regarding the diagnoses of ataxia, dysarthria, and dysphagia.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for a deviated septum, sleep apnea as secondary to other specified trauma disorder, TBI, back disability, and scoliosis due to incomplete records and inadequate opinions.