Traumatic brain injury (TBI) Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for a bilateral foot disorder, bilateral knee condition, heart condition secondary to anxiety disorder, and residuals of a head injury (claimed as TBI).,There is no evidence linking the current conditions to service.

The Veteran's traumatic brain injury and PTSD symptoms do not warrant higher than the current ratings, with the case being remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claim for a head scar and TBI residuals was denied. Service connection for PTSD is granted with an initial rating of 70 percent, effective from April 25, 2017.

The Veteran's TBI, chronic costochondritis, right hip bursitis, and residuals of deviated septum status post septoplasty and turbinoplasty have been granted service connection. The claim for a left knee disability is denied.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeal for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus due to his withdrawal. The remaining issues have been remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea secondary to PTSD has been reopened and granted.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for TBI due to IED blast exposure was denied as there is no current diagnosis of TBI.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction secondary to PTSD and/or back injury was denied as the evidence does not show a current disability.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for radiculopathy of left lower extremity secondary to back injury was denied due to lack of current diagnosis.

The Board has denied service connection for a skin disability and remanded the cases for further development regarding traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic headaches.

The Board has granted an initial rating of 20 percent for the residuals of bilateral frostbite to the upper and lower extremities, effective from the date of the decision.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations and effective dates have been denied. The Veteran is not entitled to an evaluation greater than 20 percent for cervical spondylosis, strain, levoscoliosis, and arthritis. Effective dates prior to January 16, 2015, are also denied for the grants of service connection for TBI, cervical spine disability, migraine headaches, and neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities.

The Board has determined that another remand is necessary to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims for increased disability ratings for his service-connected low back strain, TBI, and PTSD.

The Veteran's left knee degenerative arthritis is granted service connection and an effective date of July 6, 2012.,An unspecified anxiety disorder is granted service connection with an effective date of July 6, 2012.,GERD is granted service connection with an effective date of May 4, 2015.,The Veteran's left wrist disability and right foot and left foot frostbite residuals are remanded for further action regarding earlier effective dates.,Right foot and left foot frostbite residuals with degenerative changes are also remanded for further action regarding earlier effective dates.

The Veteran's right knee DJD has been established through service connection and is considered for compensation.,New evidence received supports reopening of claims for right wrist condition, DMII (diabetes mellitus type II), and bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of frostbite of the hands and feet is granted, but the condition was not incurred in service.

The Veteran's claims for higher disability ratings for frostbite residuals of the right foot, status-post amputation of the toes with Muscle Group X involvement, and residual scarring have been denied. The current assigned ratings are considered adequate to reflect the severity of his disabilities.

The Veteran's appeals for various disability ratings have been dismissed due to the withdrawal of the appeals by the Veteran through his representative.

The Veteran's headaches are granted as secondary to service-connected PTSD and tinnitus. The issues of service connection for a right hand disability, neck condition, sleep apnea, esophagus condition, hernia disability, head scar, and TBI are remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for post-concussive syndrome (TBI) and headache disorder, effective May 10, 2019.

The Veteran's service-connected Traumatic Brain Injury is found to be related to his active military service, and the Board has also granted service connection for a Mood Disorder that is considered secondary to his TBI.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including skin cancer and hypertension. The remaining issues are also being remanded for further review.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss, residuals of frostbite in the left foot, and residuals of frostbite in the right foot. The Veteran's current disabilities are found to be related to his military service.