Traumatic brain injury (TBI) Board decisions

The Board has dismissed all appeals as the Veteran withdrew his requests for service connection and other benefits.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not preclude him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, anxiety, insomnia, depression, and alcohol use disorder, has been denied. The Board found that the evidence does not support a diagnosis of PTSD or other mental health conditions.,Service connection for TBI was also denied as there is no objective medical evidence to support a diagnosis of TBI.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and associated headaches has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have worsened, and additional evidence is needed to determine if he requires aid and attendance or housebound status.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development of records. The Board cannot make a fully-informed decision on these issues without further evidence.

The Veteran's sleep apnea, erectile dysfunction, and restless leg syndrome are all found to be secondary to service-connected PTSD. The Veteran's palate salivary gland cancer is found to be due to exposure to herbicide agent (to include agent orange).,Service connection for the Veteran’s conditions has been granted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied. The Board found that her headaches did not meet the criteria for a 50% rating, and she was granted service connection for depression and an egg allergy. Service connection for TBI and heart disorder were also denied due to lack of current diagnoses.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of brain trauma and bilateral hearing loss due to conflicting opinions from VA examiners. The case will be returned for further development.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were not shown to be related to service, as there was no evidence of in-service noise exposure or chronic symptoms within one year post-service. Frostbite is also not considered a compensable disability.,Frostbite residuals are not recognized by VA for compensation purposes.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to fully and correctly decide the claims for service connection for various conditions, including arthritis of the knees and legs, tendonitis of the knees, a bilateral foot disability, residuals of a cold weather injury (frostbite), skin disorder (eczema), and an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD).

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete information and requires an addendum opinion from a medical examiner regarding whether the Veteran's sleep apnea is caused or aggravated by his service-connected PTSD with residuals of traumatic brain injury.

The Veteran's request to reopen his claim for service connection for sterility and bilateral flatfeet was granted. The issues of service connection for these conditions are remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for TBI, Left Hip Disability, increased rating for migraine headaches prior to January 20, 2015, and earlier effective date for TDIU due to service-connected disabilities. Additional development is required including obtaining SSA records.

The Veteran's PTSD with MDD has been granted a 100% disability rating throughout the period on appeal. The Board also remanded for further development regarding separate ratings for TBI and right ankle disabilities.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims for further development, including obtaining additional medical records and opinions regarding service connection.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for TBI residuals and migraine headaches need further development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, sinus condition, and respiratory condition due to insufficient evidence or further clarification.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for TBI and PTSD have been denied due to lack of evidence of a current disability.,Service connection for hepatitis C has not been granted, as the Veteran does not meet the criteria for an effective date earlier than August 11, 2010.

The Veteran's combined disability rating is currently at 100%, but he has not been granted a permanent and total disability rating for any of his service-connected conditions. The Board denies the claim as there is no legal basis to grant Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits.