Traumatic brain injury (TBI) Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable disability rating for bilateral visual disturbance, associated with TBI.

The Board remands the matter for an adequate opinion regarding the severity of the service-connected TBI with cognitive disorder, specifically to address the Veteran's orientation during the relevant time period.

The Board granted service connection for a traumatic brain injury, finding that the evidence is at least in approximate balance as to whether the Veteran has a current TBI resulting from an in-service head injury.

The Veteran's appeals for earlier effective dates for service connection were dismissed due to a procedural error in the filing of his claims.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and remanded the remaining issues for further development.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for traumatic brain injury (TBI) to obtain relevant records from the Social Security Administration and a further VA examination.

The Board granted service connection for bilateral pes planus, frostbite of the left and right feet, painful scar of the right foot, xerosis (also claimed as skin rash), and obstructive sleep apnea with effective dates from November 17, 2020 or later.

The Board granted a 70 percent rating for PTSD and denied an increased rating for hearing loss, while granting presumptive service connection for hypertension.

The Board remands the matter for additional development, including obtaining private treatment records and scheduling a new examination.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an effective date prior to April 19, 2022, for a 70 percent evaluation of service-connected PTSD and TBI.

The Board granted an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) but denied higher ratings and earlier effective dates for posttraumatic stress disorder with TBI residuals.

The Board remands all service connection claims for further development, including obtaining additional evidence and medical opinions.

The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, to include alcohol use disorder, mood disorder, and anxiety disorder secondary to traumatic brain injury (TBI), but denied service connection for right ear hearing loss, a left eye condition, cervical spine degenerative arthritis, spondylosis, and bilateral wrist tendonitis.

The Board remands the veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU due to outstanding SSA disability benefit records.

The Board denied service connection for a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and Parkinson's disease, as well as special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance of another person or by reason of being housebound.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for residuals of a TBI and shortness of breath to obtain additional evidence.

The appeals for service connection for major depressive disorder and traumatic brain injury have been withdrawn by the appellant.

The Board denied service connection for left lower extremity radiculopathy and residuals of a left foot injury, as there was no current disability. The claims for service connection for a traumatic brain injury and headache disorder were remanded due to the need for further evidence.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, left and right knee disabilities, as well as denied increased ratings for TBI with PTSD and headaches, and a TDIU.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for cervical strain, lumbosacral and thoracic strain, and traumatic brain injury.