Traumatic brain injury (TBI) Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current disability related to TBI or neurobehavioral effects related to environmental hazards at Camp Lejeune, and thus service connection for these conditions is denied. The claims are being remanded due to the need for updated medical evidence regarding the Veteran's PTSD with major depressive disorder.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for increased rating and service connection due to incomplete information, including missing VA treatment records and SSA decision. The AOJ is instructed to obtain these records and conduct further development as needed.

The Veteran's service connection claim for degenerative joint disease of the right hip/right total hip arthroplasty, claimed as a right hip condition, was reopened and granted.,Service connection for residuals of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and migraines, as a residual of TBI, were both granted.

The Board has granted service connection for residuals of frostbite of the right and left feet, finding that these conditions are related to service. The TDIU claim is remanded as it depends on the rating assigned.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a head injury, including TBI, finding that there is no evidence of current disability related to an in-service head injury.

Service connection was restored for TBI and right shoulder strain. The Veteran's left foot hallux valgus and Osgood Schlatter's disease of the right knee were not granted increased ratings.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current TBI with residuals is related to his in-service motor vehicle accident, and thus service connection for this condition is granted.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination due to incomplete records and failure to comply with previous remand directives.

The Veteran's service-connected headaches resulted in very frequent episodes of prostrating attacks resulting in severe economic inadaptability prior to May 29, 2012. The claim for an increased rating is granted with a disability rating of 50 percent.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate examinations and incomplete medical records, particularly regarding the Veteran's service-connected traumatic brain injury (TBI) and any acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's hypertension, TBI residuals, migraine headaches, eye disability, left foot ganglion cyst residuals, and broken nose residuals are all denied as not related to service.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for adjustment disorder with depression, anxiety, and mild neurocognitive disorder due to TBI. The issue of entitlement to a total disability rating for compensation purposes based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is remanded.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for tinnitus and increased rating for TBI. The Veteran's TBI is currently rated at 10%.

The Veteran's service records show complaints of headaches and dizziness during active duty. A VA examination is needed to determine if these conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's service connection claims for seizure disorder and traumatic brain injury (TBI) are both granted.

The Veteran's claim for SMC-T is remanded due to a duty to assist error. He should be provided an examination to determine if he requires the aid and attendance of another person as a result of his service-connected residuals of a traumatic brain injury.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for traumatic brain injury and headaches have been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Board has ordered a remand to determine if the Veteran's osteoarthritis and edema are related to his service-connected frostbite. The VA examiner will need to conduct imaging tests and ultrasounds to assess these conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence. The Veteran is required to undergo VA examinations and provide medical opinions regarding his claimed disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case for a VA psychiatric examination to determine if the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, are related to his military service.