Traumatic brain injury (TBI) Board decisions

The Veteran's TBI residuals are being remanded for further evaluation, and the issue of TDIU prior to September 14, 2015 is also being remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the TBI claim.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for SMC at the rate specified under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(t) because the evidence did not show that he required a higher level of care than what his caregivers provided, which would require professional health-care services or regular supervision by a trained health-care professional.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a traumatic brain injury is denied as there is no evidence of a current diagnosis.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for insomnia is denied as it is considered a symptom of his major depressive disorder, which he already has service-connected.

The Board has remanded three issues: service connection for TBI, onychomycosis of the feet, and a cardiac disorder. The appeal is pending as the VA/RO did not act as an AMA Opt-In for the February 2021 supplemental claim.

The Board denied service connection for a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and neurocognitive disorder, finding that the evidence did not support a link to service or any other basis.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for residuals of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and a headache disorder due to in-service injuries, including a documented explosion that caused burns. The Veteran's TBI is being evaluated again as new evidence may have been obtained.

The Veteran's appeal for increased disability ratings for TBI with other specified depressive disorder has been dismissed as he withdrew his appeal prior to the Board making a decision.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for a 100% rating for PTSD with MDD and TBI was granted, effective April 10, 2015.,SMC at the rate provided by 38 U.S.C. § 1114(l) based on need for regular aid and attendance was also granted, effective April 10, 2016.

The Board has denied service connection for Chronic Pain Syndrome, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Back Condition, Left Hip Condition, Right Hip Condition, Left Ankle Condition, and Right Ankle Condition. The Veteran's claims for TBI and Undiagnosed Sleep Disturbance or Insomnia have also been denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a traumatic brain injury, finding that there is no credible evidence of an in-service head injury or TBI. The Veteran's reports were deemed unreliable and inconsistent with other evidence.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for diabetes mellitus type II, hypertension, and a cardiac condition. The appeal for residuals of traumatic brain injury is denied. The appeal for ulcers is remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a traumatic brain injury, including memory loss, is granted. The evidence shows the Veteran sustained injuries during service and has had ongoing memory issues since then.

The Board has remanded the issues of entitlement to SMC based on housebound criteria prior to October 14, 2017 and entitlement to SMC based on the regular need for aid and attendance due to TBI residuals. The VA needs to secure recent VA treatment records and outstanding VR&E records.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's TBI, seizure disorder, and migraines. The VA is instructed to schedule a new examination by a neurologist or other qualified examiner to address these issues.

The Veteran's TBI with Major Depressive Disorder is rated at 70 percent since March 16, 2022. A separate 10 percent rating for vertigo associated with service-connected TBI is granted. The Board also found that the Veteran's deviated septum should be remanded.

The Veteran's TDIU claim for the period prior to May 26, 2017 was denied. For the period from May 26, 2017 onward, a TDIU is granted due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the claims for TBI, seizures, and dizziness due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran. The claims are now pending for further review.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's TBI is related to service, specifically his exposure to IED blasts during deployment. As a result, service connection for residuals of traumatic brain injury is granted.

The Board has found that the initial decision denying eligibility for PCAFC was based on an inadequate medical assessment and requires a new determination considering all available evidence, including the Veteran's reported seizures and need for assistance with ADLs.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a traumatic brain injury (TBI) as there is no current diagnosis of TBI or residuals thereof.