Traumatic brain injury (TBI) Board decisions

The Veteran's TBI residuals and ocular migraine headaches have been rated based on their severity, with the highest rating of 50% for the period from February 27, 2012.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating and earlier effective date for service connection for residuals of a traumatic brain injury is being remanded due to the need for additional examination and development.

The Board has found that further evidentiary development is needed, including a VA examination to address the Veteran's claimed TBI and tinnitus disorders. The case will be remanded for this purpose.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, but the Board has determined that a higher rating of 70 percent is warranted based on the severity and impact of his symptoms.

The Veteran does not have residuals of a traumatic brain injury and the Board finds that service connection for this condition is denied.

The Veteran's service-connected residuals of traumatic brain injury are currently rated as 10 percent disabling, effective December 15, 2010. The VA examiner found that the Veteran has mild headaches and dizziness due to his TBI, which do not affect his ability to work or daily activities significantly.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claims for service connection for a headache disability and a traumatic brain injury. The Veteran's testimony at his hearing before the Board provides additional evidence establishing the incurrence of significant head injuries in service and symptoms that began after these incidents.

The Board has remanded the case due to the failure to prepare a Statement of the Case (SOC) for the apportionment of VA benefits issue. The Appellant must be given an opportunity to perfect their appeal.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of a back injury and dental condition are denied. The claim for service connection for residuals of a traumatic brain injury is also denied as there is no current medical diagnosis relevant to understanding or management of mental health.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to address the nature and etiology of his claimed residuals of a traumatic brain injury, lumbar spine disorder, and eye disorder.

The Veteran does not have residuals of a TBI and the Board finds that service connection for TBI is not warranted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied. The Veteran does not have a current bilateral hand disability, and his headaches are currently rated at the maximum allowable under Diagnostic Code 8045.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of a head injury and residuals of a fall to the left side, finding no evidence of current disabilities related to in-service injuries. The claim for hearing loss was also denied as there is no basis for a compensable rating.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and requests for additional evidence. The Veteran's SSA records, private treatment records, and any relevant VA treatment records from 1975 to 1991 and since November 2015 need to be obtained.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations, particularly regarding his thoracolumbar spine condition, adjustment disorder with anxious mood, and traumatic brain injury.

The Veteran's TBI with dementia has been manifested by cognitive impairment warranting a numerical designation of '3' due to objective evidence on testing of impairment of memory, attention, concentration, or executive functions resulting in moderate functional impairment. There is no evidence of social impairment.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have been found to be severe enough for a 70 percent rating prior to February 24, 2011. He is also entitled to special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to procedural defects in the adjudication of his TDIU claim and effective date claims for increased ratings. The issues will be addressed again after proper development.

The Veteran's initial claim for a higher rating for migraine headaches as a residual of head/traumatic brain injury is being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and records.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a left second toe stress fracture was denied as there is no current disability.,Service connection for migraine headaches was granted, but the rating assigned (10%) does not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on frequency or severity.