Traumatic brain injury (TBI) Board decisions

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for left foot disorder, bladder cancer, visual impairment, and frostbite residuals. The reasons given were that there was no evidence of a nexus between these conditions and service.

The veteran's claims for higher disability ratings for the residuals of frostbite affecting his right and left feet are being remanded due to procedural issues related to VCAA notification.

The Board denied service connection for residuals of a head injury and frostbite to the hands, finding no current residuals associated with these conditions.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and readjudication, including providing VCAA notice and scheduling a Travel Board hearing.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unemployable, as he is primarily unable to work due to a low back disability from an intercurrent injury and severe heart disease.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of frostbite of his right hand. The RO is now remanded to address his claim for residuals of frostbite of his right leg.

The Board found that the veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him permanently bedridden or housebound, thus denying his claim for special monthly compensation.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of frostbite, a sleep disorder, blurred vision, and a left shoulder disability. The claim for Agent Orange exposure was not addressed as it is presumed to be associated with other conditions already granted.

The Board has found that a timely substantive appeal was filed from the October 1998 rating decision which denied service connection for a forearm and right elbow condition, jungle rot of the feet, and frostbite of the hands and feet. The veteran's claim for an increased rating for malaria is also remanded for further development.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claimed bilateral foot condition, including frostbite and foot fungus, is not due to disease or injury incurred in service. The claim for service connection is denied.

The veteran's appeal has been dismissed as he withdrew his appeals for higher ratings for frostbite of the right lower extremity, frostbite of the left lower extremity, and tinnitus.

The Board has granted service connection for the veteran's polyneuropathy of the feet, which is believed to be due to frostbite sustained during his military service in Korea.

The Board has reopened the claim of entitlement to service connection for a cold injury (frostbite) of the feet. The veteran's current peripheral neuropathy, ulcers, and vascular disease are at least as likely as not related to his in-service cold injury.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claimed residuals of frostbite are not related to his service, and thus denied his claim.

The veteran's appeal for TDIU was dismissed due to his death.

The Board finds that the veteran's service-connected conditions do not prevent him from engaging in substantially gainful employment, and thus denies his claim for a TDIU.

The Board denied service connection for chronic residuals of frostbite/cold injury and dermatological disease variously diagnosed, including scarring, tinea versicolor, folliculitis (claimed as fungus) and acne. The veteran's military service did not involve any foreign service, to include claimed service in Panama.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not currently have residuals of frostbite of the feet and right hand, which were not incurred in or aggravated by service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling examinations. The veteran's claims will be reconsidered based on the new evidence.

The Board has determined that the veteran's frostbite of the feet was incurred in service, and thus granted service connection for this condition.