Traumatic brain injury (TBI) Board decisions

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection of a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).

The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is denied as there is no current diagnosis of TBI in the medical records.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional medical records and for further consideration of his claims, including those related to service connection for residuals of a traumatic brain injury, an increased rating for chronic gastritis, and other conditions.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for higher ratings for his lumbar spine disability and associated neuropathy, service connection for hypertension, and service connection for prostate condition including prostatitis and prostate cancer. The Veteran is not shown to have any current disability involving frostbite of the right lower extremity. Service connection was granted for hypertension based on new evidence received after a previous denial. No effective date has been assigned.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional VA treatment records and for further examinations of his service-connected traumatic brain injury and posttraumatic headaches.

The Board found that right ear hearing loss was not evident during service or until many years thereafter and is not shown to have been caused by any in-service event. The claim for service connection for right ear hearing loss, for substitution purposes, is denied.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for various conditions, including psychiatric disorders, musculoskeletal issues, eye problems, and gastrointestinal issues. The Board has determined that further medical examination and opinion are necessary to address the nature and etiology of these claims.,The Veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus have also been remanded for additional development.

The Veteran's TBI residuals are granted, but his bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome is denied.

The Board found no evidence of a TBI or current residuals thereof, and the Veteran's bilateral eye disorder was not shown to be related to service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected PTSD and residuals of frostbite of the hands and feet preclude him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment, thus meeting the criteria for a TDIU.

The Board has remanded the case due to inconsistencies in the VA examiner's report and the need for additional neuropsychological testing. The Veteran is also requested to provide more recent VA outpatient records.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are being remanded to the AOJ.,Effective dates prior to June 6, 2014, are not warranted for awards of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have current frostbite residuals of the face, hands, or feet related to service. His skin disorders and peripheral neuropathy are not etiologically related to service.

The Board has ordered additional development due to the submission of a CD containing medical records from Riverside Community Hospital, which was found to be blank. The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded for further action.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected mood disorder and migraine conditions are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a new VA examination.

The Board has remanded the case for scheduling a videoconference hearing due to the appellant's failure to appear for previous hearings and his incarceration.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for a traumatic brain injury, right cranial nerve VI palsy, and hypertension have been granted. The diagnoses are considered direct service connections based on the evidence of record.

The Veteran's TBI and related headaches are found to be service-connected for purposes of accrued benefits, as the evidence shows these conditions were incurred in or aggravated by his military service. The cause of death is also found to be service-connected due to PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the AOJ for consideration of new evidence, including recent VA examination reports. The issues on appeal are whether he should receive a higher rating for his service-connected traumatic brain injury and persistent depressive disorder.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a TBI was denied as there is no evidence that the condition was incurred or aggravated during his military service.