Traumatic brain injury (TBI) Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection for Traumatic Brain Injury and Back Disability have been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of residuals of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) other than headaches and PTSD is remanded due to the Veteran not reporting for a scheduled VA examination. The examiner will determine if there is at least a 50% probability that any residual TBI, including hormonal changes, are related to his in-service TBI.

Service connection for broken feet, left ankle disorder, bilateral knee disorder, and hypertension has been denied.,The Veteran's TBI claim is remanded as additional records are needed to substantiate the claim.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration of the Veteran's claims, including obtaining medical opinions regarding his functional impairments due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current disability of Traumatic Brain Injury or any neurological disability, and there is no evidence linking his acquired psychiatric disorders to service. Therefore, service connection for these conditions is denied.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for migraines, a residual of his service-connected traumatic brain injury, has been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal.

The Veteran's bilateral flat feet, insomnia, right ankle disability, low back disability, bilateral hip disabilities, and bilateral wrist disabilities are not service-connected.,The Veteran’s current insomnia is considered a component of her service-connected PTSD.

The Board denied the appeal because the Veteran's August 2016 substantive appeal was not timely filed, and thus the April 2014 rating decision is final.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for a left knee strain, effective date of service connection for PTSD, major depressive disorder, TBI, cognitive disorder and TBI headaches, and evaluation for PTSD, major depressive disorder, TBI, cognitive disorder and TBI headaches due to lack of clear and unmistakable error in the prior rating decisions.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a lack of VA examination for service connection of TBI. The Veteran's representative requested additional time, and no prejudice is noted as the appeal is being remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran sustained a TBI during service and if he currently has any residuals of such an injury. The AOJ is instructed to obtain relevant medical records, arrange for a VA examination, and provide the Veteran with another opportunity to present his claims.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied as there was no indication of intent to apply prior to December 26, 2013.,Claims for effective dates prior to December 26, 2013 are denied.

The Board has granted service connection for residuals of traumatic brain injury, but denied service connection for bilateral foot cold injury residuals.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination. The Veteran's left knee condition, acquired psychiatric disorder (anxiety/depression), and TBI are all under review.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an adjustment disorder with depressed mood, anxiety, and sleep issues related to pain syndrome is granted. The claims for left eye disability, hyperlipidemia, neuropathy of the upper extremities, neuropathy of the lower extremities, cold injury of the upper extremities, cold injury of the lower extremities, circulatory disorder, and traumatic brain injury are denied.

The Veteran's TBI was initially rated at 40 percent effective from November 20, 2018. The rating for the condition prior to this date remains unchanged.,From November 7, 2018 onwards, a higher rating of 40 percent is denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for low back pain, right knee disability, and residuals of traumatic brain injury have been denied. The Board found that new and material evidence was not received to reopen the previously denied claim for low back pain. For the other conditions, there is no indication of a direct link between the current disabilities and service.,The Veteran's TBI resulted in persistent tension headaches which were rated non-compensable. The Veteran failed to appear at a scheduled VA examination, leading to denial of his request for an increased rating.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional medical records and a new VA examination to determine the current severity of the Veteran's service-connected TBI.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the eligibility criteria for special monthly compensation based on housebound status as he does not have a single, permanent service-connected disability rated at 100 percent and is not permanently housebound by reason of his service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for TBI, cervical strain, neurological disorder, sleep apnea, right arm disorder, and left arm disorder due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to service.,Service connection was not granted as the Veteran's claimed disabilities did not have their onset in active service or within a year of discharge.