Traumatic brain injury (TBI) Board decisions

The Board denied earlier effective dates for service connection and increased ratings, except for a granted 30 percent rating for headache disability.

The Board granted the restoration of service connection for major depressive disorder with anxious distress and traumatic brain injury effective October 1, 2018.

The Board granted service connection for TBI residuals, an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD and depression), and headaches based on the evidence of record.

The Board granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability as a result of service-connected disabilities and special monthly compensation, while denying earlier effective dates for service connection and DEA benefits, and an increased evaluation for PTSD.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for traumatic brain injury (TBI) and fibromyalgia due to a need for additional evidence.

The Board denied a rating higher than 50 percent for posttraumatic headaches and a rating higher than 70 percent for PTSD with TBI.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for a low back disorder, left lower extremity radiculopathy, right lower extremity radiculopathy, and traumatic brain injury due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The Board granted service connection for a traumatic brain injury (TBI) related to an in-service combat blast injury.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for an initial compensable rating for traumatic brain injury (TBI) and migraine, as there was no evidence of characteristic prostrating attacks averaging one in two months over the last several months.

The Board granted a separate 10 percent disability rating for the Veteran's service-connected TBI from February 1, 2016, to July 2, 2021.

The Board remands the claims for service connection due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors, including inadequate VA examinations and failure to obtain etiological opinions.

The Board remands the matter for an appropriate VA examination to determine the nature and severity of the Veteran's PTSD, as the previous examinations were found inadequate.

The Board denied an initial compensable disability rating for the Veteran's service-connected traumatic brain injury (TBI) as the evidence did not support a finding of symptoms related to TBI residuals.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for right hip bursitis, left knee strain, TBI, and PTSD.

The appeal for service connection for cervical spine arthritis, lumbar spine arthritis, traumatic brain injury (TBI), seizure disorder, and erectile dysfunction has been dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an increased rating for right wrist strain, service connection for bilateral hearing loss and TBI, and dismissed the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board granted service connection for a traumatic brain injury, headache disorder, and lacunar infarcts with microscopic white matter changes.

The Veteran's service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with residuals of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) results in the requirement of aid and attendance, necessitating regular assistance to prevent hospitalization or other residential institutional care.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD with TBI, granted separate ratings of 30 percent for BPPV and migraine headaches, and denied increased ratings for other conditions. Service connection was also denied for various disabilities.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for migraines, right foot frostbite, and left foot frostbite as they do not meet the criteria for higher ratings.