Traumatic brain injury (TBI) Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for residuals of frostbitten feet. The claims for left and right knee disabilities secondary to residuals of frostbitten feet are remanded.

The Veteran's appeals seeking service connection for chest disorder, thyroid disorder, and earlier effective date for left upper extremity radiculopathy have been dismissed.,The Veteran's claim to reopen a previously denied claim of residuals of a TBI has been granted.

The Veteran's mild impairment of memory resulting from a traumatic brain injury is granted, and he is not eligible for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete records and a need for further examination. The Veteran's claim for service connection for frostbite residuals of the upper and lower extremities is being returned to VA for additional development.

The Board denied service connection for a back disability, granted secondary service connection for dizziness and insomnia, and denied service connection for TBI. The effective date of the grant of service connection for prostate cancer was set at March 15, 2017.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral knee disability and heart disorder to the AOJ for further development.,The Veteran's claim for secondary service connection of a heart disorder is also remanded. The AOJ must issue an SOC regarding whether the January 1960 rating decision was based on CUE.,The Board has again remanded the matter related to the January 1960 rating decision that denied service connection for a brain concussion and heart disease on the basis of CUE.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a lumbar spine disability and residuals of TBI due to inadequate VA examinations. The claims will be further developed with new examinations.

The Veteran's claim of entitlement to special monthly compensation based on need for aid and attendance is remanded due to the lack of a VA examination addressing only his service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a cervical spine disorder to include degenerative joint disease and cervical radiculopathy, as well as residuals of a traumatic brain injury. The Board found that there was no evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, but the Veteran's claims for increased evaluations of his TBI, head wound with hole in left frontal cranium, and tension headaches associated with TBI are remanded due to new evidence showing worsening symptoms.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for coronary artery disease, type II diabetes mellitus, and an acquired psychiatric disorder to allow for further development.

The Board found no current disabilities of the bilateral shoulder, cervical spine, or right knee. The Veteran's reported traumatic brain injury and sleep apnea were not supported by evidence in service records or post-service treatment notes.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of a cold injury (claimed as frostbite) and respiratory disorder, but has remanded the issue of service connection for a skin disorder due to lack of medical records.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining a retrospective VA medical opinion to clarify the Veteran’s symptoms of residuals of TBI prior to August 1, 2015.

The Veteran's ED is granted as secondary to his service-connected PTSD and diabetes. His TDIU claim is also granted. The claims for fibromyalgia, left knee disorder, vision loss in both eyes, kidney stones, residuals of a TBI, RLS, and TMJ are dismissed.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are being remanded due to the need for further evaluation of his conditions, particularly regarding his TBI and radiculopathy.

The Veteran's TBI residuals are being remanded for further evaluation due to worsening symptoms and the need for a VA examination.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is granted with a maximum 100% rating, effective from June 28, 2013. He also receives SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance due to his disabilities. The TBI residuals are granted as well. However, issues related to dementia, ischemic heart disease, and TDIU prior to June 28, 2013 remain unresolved.

The Veteran's service-connected traumatic brain injury, left knee tendonitis, and right ankle sprain are all granted effective from August 24, 2010. The disability ratings for the left knee tendonitis and right ankle sprains have been restored to their original levels.,Service connection is established for bilateral optic neuropathy resulting in blindness without light perception in both eyes. The Veteran is also eligible for SMC at the (l) level due to his need for regular aid and attendance.

The Board has dismissed all issues involving higher initial ratings for partial loss of the left great toe and increased ratings for frostbite residuals of the right and left feet due to a withdrawal request by the Veteran.