Traumatic brain injury (TBI) Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a traumatic brain injury was granted. The claims for initial compensable ratings for bilateral hearing loss, right hip strain, and lumbar spine osteoarthritis and degenerative spondylosis are remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (to include PTSD) and residuals of a traumatic brain injury, finding that there was no evidence to support these claims based on the lack of in-service stressors or injuries.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of TBI, including headaches, needs further investigation and is therefore remanded.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left foot disability, back disability, and acquired psychiatric disability (PTSD), but has remanded her claim for traumatic brain injury/neurocognitive disability due to lack of evidence.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a traumatic brain injury (TBI) as there is no currently diagnosed disability manifested by TBI that was incurred in or caused by service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is service-connected, but remanded other claims for additional development.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for PTSD and posttraumatic headaches were denied, while a separate rating of 40 percent was granted for the residuals of TBI.

The Veteran's TBI rating is being remanded due to the adequacy of his last examination. A new VA examination will be scheduled to assess the current severity of his condition.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection for a traumatic brain injury and for a compensable rating for residuals of right inguinal herniorrhaphy.

The Veteran's TBI claim was denied as there were no subjective symptoms or physical findings to warrant a compensable rating.,The Veteran's scar of the scalp claim was denied because it did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 7800.,The Veteran's scar of the lower left leg claim was denied due to lack of evidence supporting a compensable rating.

The Veteran's TBI residuals have been rated at 40 percent since October 16, 2009. The VA determined that the Veteran’s neurobehavioral effects frequently interfere with workplace interaction and social interaction but do not preclude them.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining updated treatment records and a new examination to differentiate between PTSD symptoms and TBI residuals. The Veteran's claim for TDIU is also being considered.

The Veteran's service-connected TBI is found to have caused or contributed to his current vertigo, migraine headaches, and seizures.,Service connection for these conditions is granted as secondary to the Veteran’s service-connected TBI.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have residuals of a traumatic brain injury associated with his service, and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is presumed to have been incurred in service, while his traumatic brain injury is denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a neck disability and TBI was denied, while his claim for an initial compensable rating for headaches was granted.

The Veteran's service-connected residuals of TBI were granted an initial evaluation of 70 percent, the maximum available under DC 8045.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for generalized anxiety disorder with traumatic brain injury is granted, but no higher. The claims for service connection for lumbar spine and right shoulder disabilities are denied.

The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for the Veteran's residuals of a traumatic brain injury, finding that his highest level of impairment was at '1' under subjective symptoms facet, which corresponds to a 10% rating. The Board concluded that the Veteran’s TBI did not impact his ability to work and thus denied an increased rating.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to new evidence and the need for a VA examination. The Veteran's TBI is being reviewed again as part of this process.