Traumatic brain injury (TBI) Board decisions

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for pulmonary tuberculosis and traumatic brain injury due to insufficient evidence. The Veteran's positive PPD tests did not result in a diagnosed disability, and active tuberculosis was not shown within three years of discharge. For TBI, the Veteran should undergo a scar examination to determine if there is any residual scarring related to an in-service laceration.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder is rated at 70 percent effective from August 2013. The rating for post traumatic headaches was increased to 50 percent effective from June 28, 2018. A separate 10 percent rating for dizziness has been granted.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) due to new and material evidence. However, further examination is needed to determine if the Veteran's current symptoms are related to his in-service head injury.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including cold injury residuals of the hands and feet, TBI residuals, and headaches. The Veteran's symptoms were not supported by current medical evidence.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of residuals of traumatic brain injury as there is no competent evidence linking his current symptoms to a motor vehicle accident in service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of a shin condition, right eye condition, right ear hearing loss, vertigo, or TBI. The claims for these conditions are being remanded to obtain additional medical opinions and records.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for speech disorder, tinnitus, headache disorder, acquired psychiatric disorder, and balance disorder as secondary to residuals of mild traumatic brain injury due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is granted service connection. Service connection for residuals of traumatic brain injury and other conditions are denied.

The Board denied service connection for cervical spine disability and TBI, but granted service connection for tinnitus.,Service connection was granted for acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) and hypertension.

The Veteran's TBI and bilateral snowflake degeneration claims are remanded for further development. The left knee and right foot disability ratings are also remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and TBI have been reopened, with the claim for allergic rhinitis with epistaxis being denied.,Service connection has been granted for migraine and post-concussion traumatic headaches.

The Board denied service connection for TBI, left knee disability, bilateral ankle disability, bilateral shoulder disability, lumbar spine disability, bilateral eye disability, and bilateral foot disability. The Veteran's claims were not supported by evidence showing a nexus between the disabilities and his military service.

The Veteran's service connection claims for shin splints, sleep disturbances due to PTSD and combat, traumatic brain injury, and migraines (headaches) have been remanded by the Board of Veterans' Appeals.,The VA has not located all of the Veteran’s service treatment records from his active duty period.

The Board denied service connection for Traumatic Brain Injury and remanded the issue of an initial compensable disability rating for migraines.

The Veteran is granted an initial disability rating of 100 percent for PTSD and ADHD with residuals of a TBI with dizziness, effective February 26, 2013.

The Veteran's service-connected TBI cognitive residuals, mood disorder associated with TBI, and OSA associated with a skull defect rendered him unemployable from September 8, 2009 through March 7, 2012.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding his claimed disabilities, particularly those related to a motor vehicle accident during service. The Veteran is required to provide records of any treatment he received since service and undergo VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of his current disabilities.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including chronic sinusitis, migraine headaches, allergic rhinitis, and mild traumatic brain injury residuals, render him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran, and an additional VA examination is needed to determine if the Veteran's TBI is related to his service.

The Veteran's application to reopen the previously denied claim for service connection for tinnitus is granted. The issue of service connection for brain disease due to trauma (TBI) is remanded.