Traumatic brain injury (TBI) Board decisions

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for lumbosacral back strain, traumatic brain injury, left knee disability, and right knee disability. The evidence does not support a finding that any of these conditions were incurred or aggravated by active service.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claim of service connection for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) should be remanded due to outstanding service treatment records from 1980 to 1987. The RO must make a follow-up attempt to obtain these records.

The Board has remanded the cases for further examination and development due to inadequate prior examinations and outstanding VA treatment records.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a lack of an examination for residuals of a TBI, which is necessary as there are diagnosed conditions related to service.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and in-service hospitalization records. The Veteran is also required to undergo a VA examination regarding her claimed residuals of TBI.

The Veteran's cervical spine disability, TBI residuals with MDD, and cervico-genic headaches are all granted increased ratings. The Veteran is entitled to a 30 percent rating for his cervico-genic headaches.

The Board has granted an effective date of January 13, 2006 for the award of service connection for TBI residuals. The appeal regarding the propriety of the RO's revision of the initial rating decision is dismissed as moot due to the grant of a retroactive effective date.

The Veteran's frostbite residuals of the right index finger are granted a disability rating of 30 percent. The service connection for chronic kidney disease is remanded.

The Veteran's service connection claim for organic residuals due to a traumatic brain injury (TBI), to include neurocognitive impairment, is granted. The Veteran's service connection claim for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claim for service connection of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). The examiner found no TBI or its residuals, but noted that the Veteran’s current complaints may be related to other conditions. A new examination is required.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's service connection claim for residuals of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is remanded due to an inadequate July 2013 examination. The examiner provided a positive nexus opinion but also stated that some conditions are not related to TBI and that the TBI from service is considered resolved.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for PTSD and TBI residuals due to inconsistencies in the documentation, including a lack of neuropsychological testing.

The Veteran's service connection claims for a right knee disability and traumatic brain injury were denied. The case was remanded for further development, including obtaining updated treatment records and scheduling the Veteran for VA examinations to assess his PTSD and migraine headaches.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for TBI and headaches, as well as his claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability. Additional development is needed to obtain relevant VA treatment records.

The Veteran's service connection claims for left and right knee disabilities, DM, ischemic heart disease, TBI, and peripheral neuropathy are all denied as there is no evidence of a nexus between these conditions and his military service.,Service connection for DM was not granted because the condition did not manifest within one year after discharge from active duty.

The Board has remanded the claims for TBI, headaches, and TDIU due to incomplete development and procedural issues. The Veteran's claim for increased ratings remains pending.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for stomach disorder, IBS, neck disorder, headaches, chronic fatigue, and TBI have been dismissed due to withdrawal. The claim for PTSD with major depressive disorder, alcohol abuse disorder, and cannabis use disorder has been reopened but denied.

The claims for service connection for bilateral ankle DJD, a bilateral knee disability, ED, and TBI have been granted.

The Veteran's service connection for TBI has been granted, and he is also granted a noncompensable rating for erectile dysfunction. However, the claim for service connection for diarrhea (IBS) remains pending as additional evidence is needed.,The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is currently rated at 0 percent due to lack of specific disability criteria meeting the requirements for a compensable rating.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for TBI and PTSD prior to September 22, 2014 have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal in August 2018.