Traumatic brain injury (TBI) Board decisions

The Veteran's TBI rating was reduced from 70% to 0%, effective May 1, 2015. The reduction was granted as the symptoms of dizziness/vertigo were also present in his PTSD and considered pyramiding.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for traumatic brain injury (TBI) as there is clear and unmistakable evidence that a concussion injury existed prior to his enlistment into service, which was not aggravated during service.

The Board denied reopening the claims for service connection for a low back condition and TBI due to lack of new and material evidence that could establish a current disability related to military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's TBI is service-connected based on in-service head injuries, and this decision grants service connection for TBI.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to a lack of medical opinions and treatment records. The Veteran is seeking service connection for traumatic brain injury, migraine headaches, and an acquired psychiatric disability (anxiety and depression).

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for frostbite, both feet has been dismissed due to the withdrawal of his claim by his representative.

The claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition other than PTSD (including major depressive disorder) is dismissed. The claim for service connection for traumatic brain injury (TBI) is remanded. The claims for service connection for degenerative joint disease of the cervical spine and thoracolumbar spine are also remanded.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for a skin disorder, gynecological disorder (manifested by dysmenorrhea), TBI (memory loss), and migraine headaches have been reopened. However, the Board has found no current evidence of these conditions during her military service or since separation.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, tinnitus, hearing loss, TBI, and headaches, rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment. The Board found that the evidence was at least in equipoise as to whether his service-connected conditions precluded him from securing such employment.

The Board denied service connection for arteriosclerotic heart disease and residuals of a cold weather injury, frostbite to the bilateral feet. The Veteran's current conditions are not considered related to his in-service injuries.

The Board has granted service connection for residuals of a TBI and a seizure disorder, finding that the evidence is in equipoise as to whether these conditions are related to the Veteran's in-service head injury. The other issues on appeal have been remanded.

The Veteran's appeals for increased disability ratings, service connection claims, and a total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU) have been dismissed due to his death.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is being remanded due to the need for another VA examination. The examiner will assess whether the Veteran currently has a TBI and if it is related to his military service, specifically addressing his contentions that his symptoms are related to a TBI rather than PTSD.

The Board has granted service connection for traumatic brain injury (TBI), but denied service connection for hand tremors and cognitive issues, both of which are claimed to be related to TBI. The decision is based on the evidence being at least in equipoise as to whether the Veteran's current conditions are related to his in-service experiences.

The Veteran's service-connected left and right shoulder disabilities, as well as lumbosacral strain with degenerative disc disease (DDD), PTSD, and cognitive disorder to include traumatic brain injury, not otherwise specified, have been granted initial ratings of 20 percent each. The Veteran is also entitled to a TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities. Service connection for acid reflux secondary to PTSD and erectile dysfunction (ED) secondary to PTSD are remanded.

The Veteran's appeal regarding his service-connected Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his TBI and related symptoms.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including right knee disability, low back disability, left knee disability, and residuals of a traumatic brain injury. The evidence submitted was found to be insufficient to reopen these claims.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU due to new evidence of worsening symptoms. The VA will obtain updated medical records, including from Vet Centers and private providers, and schedule examinations to assess current disability levels.

The Board has decided that the character of the appellant’s discharge is a bar to entitlement to VA benefits, but the SOC did not consider all submitted evidence. The case is being remanded for further review.

The Board has denied the Veteran's applications to reopen his claims for service connection for Traumatic Brain Injury and Acquired Psychiatric Disorder, finding that new and material evidence was not received.