Traumatic brain injury (TBI) Board decisions

The appeal to reopen service connection for PTSD is dismissed as moot. New and material evidence has been received to reopen the claims of service connection for major depressive disorder, hepatitis C, left leg disability, right leg disability, left ankle disability, right ankle disability, and TBI.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling VA examinations to assess the severity of his migraines, major depressive disorder with anxious distress (PTSD, anxiety disorder, memory loss), and traumatic brain injury. The TDIU claim is also remanded due to its inextricability from the other issues.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for TBI and migraines, as well as his claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU), are being remanded due to the need for new VA examinations. The Veteran contends that his symptoms have worsened since previous evaluations.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran. The neck condition claim is also being remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the TDIU claim.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for right knee disability and frostbite/cold injury residuals of the extremities were denied due to lack of new and material evidence.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder was also denied as there is no valid diagnosis of PTSD in accordance with DSM-IV or DSM-5 criteria.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for Traumatic Brain Injury and Migraine Headaches due to a lack of a VA examination, as well as insufficient evidence to establish a nexus between his current disabilities and his active duty service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and opinions regarding potential links between his conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's TBI with residuals of chronic tension headaches is rated at 10 percent prior to June 18, 2018 and at 40 percent after that date. The Veteran's migraine headaches are currently rated at 30 percent from April 3, 2017 and at 50 percent from June 18, 2018.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeal for all issues, including the claims for higher ratings for various conditions and a TDIU. As a result, the Board does not have jurisdiction to review these matters.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a traumatic brain injury should be remanded due to insufficient evidence in the October 2013 VA examination and lack of official records regarding the claimed fall.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board denied service connection for right hip pain, left knee RPPS, and TBI due to the lack of current clinical diagnoses. The Veteran's symptoms were noted during service but did not result in a diagnosed disability.

The Veteran's service-connected residuals of traumatic brain injury, including migraines and cognitive/behavioral impairments, are rated at 100% effective from August 26, 2010. The appeal is granted for these issues.

The Veteran's appeals for increased disability ratings for allergic rhinitis and his service-connected psychiatric disorder have been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his appeal.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection of inner ear condition, headaches and dizziness, sleep apnea, and residuals of traumatic brain injury (TBI). The Board dismissed the appeal.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate evidence regarding whether the Veteran requires a higher level of care for his service-connected disabilities, including Traumatic Brain Injury, PTSD, and chronic headaches.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for bilateral hearing loss was dismissed. The claims for chronic fatigue syndrome, TBI, migraine headaches, and PTSD were all denied or had their effective dates denied.

The Veteran's appeal includes multiple issues related to her service-connected conditions, including PTSD, cervical spine disability, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, and TBI. The Board has determined that these issues are not fully addressed due to the need for additional evidence or clarification.

The Veteran's claims for effective dates prior to July 13, 2013, for service connection of various conditions have been denied as a matter of law due to the preclusion of VA compensation while on active duty. The Board also remanded several issues related to chest pain and other disabilities.

The Board has denied service connection for TBI with migraine headaches, but has remanded the issue of bilateral hearing loss due to conflicting evidence regarding its cause.