Traumatic brain injury (TBI) Board decisions

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including an increased rating for residuals of a traumatic brain injury and service connection for voiding dysfunction and erectile dysfunction. The decision also referred other issues such as special monthly compensation and TDIU.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for all issues related to headaches, lumbar spine disorder, TMJ, right lower extremity radiculopathy, right great toe metatarsophalangeal joint arthritis, left foot bursitis, and TBI. The appeal was dismissed.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and readjudication, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to assess the Veteran's PTSD and depression.

The Veteran's TBI and post-traumatic headaches have been remanded for additional development. The claims of entitlement to a separate compensable rating for post-traumatic headaches are also before the Board.

The Veteran's service connection claims for a right eye disorder, bilateral hearing loss disability, headaches, jaw disorder, dental disorder, and TBI have all been denied. The evidence does not support the presence of current disabilities or link them to service.,There is no credible evidence linking any current disabilities to service.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is denied because he did not report for a scheduled VA examination, and there was no shown good cause.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a traumatic brain injury, finding that there was no evidence of a current disability or causal relationship to service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a TBI is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability.,A rating of 20 percent for the right ankle disability prior to November 6, 2017 is granted. From November 6, 2017, a higher rating is not warranted.

The Board has denied service connection for residuals of a traumatic brain injury and remanded the issues of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD and depression, as secondary to service-connected tinnitus, and entitlement to special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance or at the housebound rate.

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection for TBI due to inadequate reasons and bases in the previous decision, including reliance on an inadequate September 2013 VA examination. The Veteran is required to undergo a new VA examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD has been denied as there is no current diagnosis of the condition.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss remains at a 10% rating throughout the appeal period.

The Veteran's PTSD with TBI has been granted a rating of 70 percent from March 31, 2020. The Veteran’s urge incontinence remains rated at 40 percent and is being remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's TBI. A new examination or telehealth interview is needed to determine if the Veteran has residuals of TBI related to his military service.

The Veteran's TBI with headaches is currently rated as 10 percent disabling, and the Board finds that this rating adequately reflects his symptoms. The claim for a higher disability rating has been denied.

The Veteran's claims for frostbite of the left and right feet were denied, but his claim for low back pain was granted.,Service connection was established for low back pain, with a finding that it began during service.

The Veteran's PTSD with TBI was granted a rating of 50 percent from February 6, 2007 to July 18, 2009.,Service connection for bilateral shoulder conditions was denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of entitlement to increased ratings for his service-connected cervical spine disability and TBI, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating based on the severity of these conditions.

The Veteran's service connection claim for residuals of a traumatic brain injury and headaches has been denied. The Board found insufficient evidence to support the claims, particularly regarding the presence of TBI.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient development and need for a medical opinion regarding the Veteran's claimed TBI.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran has residuals of a TBI related to service. Additional VA medical opinions are needed.