Migraines & headaches decisions — 2014

The Board has granted effective dates of June 29, 2006 for the increased ratings and TDIU benefits. The Veteran's service-connected schizoaffective disorder with psychophysiological reaction of the musculoskeletal system with headaches met the criteria for a 70 percent rating as of that date.

The Board has ordered remand due to missing medical records from the Hampton VA Medical Center dated between April 7, 2010 and July 29, 2014. The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are now pending with the agency of original jurisdiction.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development to ensure that all relevant evidence is considered, including obtaining SSA records and VA/VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate VA examination reports and the need for further medical opinions on various issues.

The Veteran's initial rating for his headaches was denied as the symptoms do not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 8100.

The Veteran's service-connected scabies, primary insomnia, and tension headaches have been granted effective from July 3, 1997. The initial ratings for these conditions are assigned.

The Board has remanded the claim for TDIU due to conflicting evidence and new developments, including the Veteran's newly service-connected disabilities. The case is now pending further development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a gout disorder and a headache disorder, to include as secondary to his service-connected musculoskeletal and hypertension disorders were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not establish a link between the Veteran's current conditions and service.

The Veteran's headaches are rated at a maximum of 50 percent since March 10, 2010. Her urinary incontinence is currently rated at 40 percent and has been for the entire appeal period.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection of his claimed conditions, finding that they were not caused or aggravated by a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's migraines are rated at a maximum of 50 percent, effective July 31, 2008. The Board also granted entitlement to TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the issues of service connection for sleep apnea, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and headaches. Specifically, VA treatment records need to be obtained and a VA examination should be conducted.

The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is found to be as likely as not attributable to his active military service, and the Board grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's headaches are found to be due to a shrapnel wound injury sustained during service. However, the Veteran does not have any additional residual disability of shrapnel wounds to the face, including short term memory loss.

The Veteran's service-connected TBI with headaches are rated at 10 percent effective July 11, 2014. The Veteran is not entitled to a higher rating for the period prior to that date.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hair loss disorder, kidney disease, erectile dysfunction, hypertension, eye disorder, and headache disorder are all denied as there is no evidence of a nexus between these conditions and his military service or presumed herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of migraine headaches is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination to determine if his current condition is related to his military service.

The Veteran seeks service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, schizoaffective disorder, and bipolar disorder. She also claims secondary service connection for alcohol and polysubstance abuse and self-mutilations to include as secondary to her psychiatric disorders. The Veteran's headaches are associated with a service-connected residual scalp laceration.,The Veteran seeks service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder including PTSD, schizoaffective disorder, and bipolar disorder. She also claims secondary service connection for alcohol and polysubstance abuse and self-mutilations to include as secondary to her psychiatric disorders. The Veteran's headaches are associated with a service-connected residual scalp laceration.,The Veteran seeks service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder including PTSD, schizoaffective disorder, and bipolar disorder. She also claims secondary service connection for alcohol and polysubstance abuse and self-mutilations to include as secondary to her psychiatric disorders. The Veteran's headaches are associated with a service-connected residual scalp laceration.,The Veteran seeks service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder including PTSD, schizoaffective disorder, and bipolar disorder. She also claims secondary service connection for alcohol and polysubstance abuse and self-mutilations to include as secondary to her psychiatric disorders. The Veteran's headaches are associated with a service-connected residual scalp laceration.

The Board denied service connection for a bilateral knee disorder, bilateral shoulder disorder, and chronic headache disability as not related to service or service-connected conditions.,There is no evidence of current disabilities that are directly related to service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to lack of substantial compliance with previous remand directives.