Traumatic brain injury (TBI) Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for PTSD has been reopened, and he was granted service connection for tinnitus. The claims for bilateral SNHL, sleep apnea, upper extremity peripheral neuropathy (likely due to frostbite), and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy are denied.

The Veteran's head trauma to include TBI is granted as service-connected.,There is no current diagnosis of residuals from a fall to include left rib injury, and the claim for this issue is denied.,Service connection for radiculopathy/neuropathy of the arms is denied.,Service connection for radiculopathy/neuropathy of the legs is denied.,Service connection for back injury is denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for Traumatic Brain Injury and Migraine Headaches, finding that there was no current diagnosis of a TBI or migraine headaches related to service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for migraines and other TBI residuals were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating prior to January 9, 2017 or after.,For the period from January 9, 2017 onwards, the highest schedular rating available was 50 percent for migraines and 10 percent for TBI residuals.

The Board has granted service connection for headaches associated with hypertension, but denied service connection for a traumatic brain injury.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's TBI and related seizure disorder are causally linked to his active service, granting service connection for these conditions.

The Board has remanded the claims for additional development due to missing VA and private treatment records, need for new VA examinations, and a VA aid and attendance examination. The Veteran's service-connected conditions include adjustment disorder with anxiety and depressed mood, residuals of traumatic brain injury (TBI), and posttraumatic headaches.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims of service connection for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Seizures, and Sleep Apnea due to conflicting medical evidence and a need for further examination.

The Veteran's TBI is found to be due to an injury sustained during active duty, and service connection for the condition is granted.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating of TBI has been dismissed. The Board has also remanded the issues regarding service connection for a cervical spine injury and radiculopathy of the upper extremities, as these claims require further development.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for traumatic brain injury, headaches, and a psychiatric disorder due to additional development being required.

The Veteran's TBI was granted service connection, but his claims for PTSD, alcohol abuse disorder (secondary to PTSD), bilateral hearing loss, chronic adjustment disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and sleep disturbances were denied.

The Veteran's appeal for higher ratings for frostbite residuals of the left and right feet remains before the Board. The Board has also remanded the issues of service connection for frostbite residuals of the hands and a skin disorder due to exposure at Camp Lejeune.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered her unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation as of January 27, 2011, and an effective date for the TDIU award was granted.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral knee disorder, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus. The back disorder, TBI residuals, and seizure disorder claims are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's PTSD with TBI is granted effective September 12, 2012.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection and evaluation of various conditions due to the absence of an adequate substantive appeal.

The Board has determined that the claims of entitlement to service connection for various conditions, including left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, left shoulder disability, right shoulder disability, right hip disability, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), hemorrhoids, traumatic brain injury (TBI), migraine headaches, and vertigo are remanded due to incomplete records. The Veteran is asked to provide additional private treatment records related to his disabilities.

The Veteran's TBI appeal is being remanded due to the addition of new evidence that has not been reviewed by the AOJ.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are remanded due to new evidence being associated with the case file since the February 2017 SOC. The VA will conduct updated examinations of the Veteran’s low back, cervical spine, right hip, and left hip disabilities.