Migraines & headaches decisions — 2014

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to address the severity of his service-connected disability and its impact on his ability to secure and maintain employment.

The Veteran's sleep apnea was found to be incurred as a result of his active service. The Board granted the claim for this condition and assigned a 30% rating.

The Veteran's hypertension, heart disease, and residuals of a CVA are service connected. The cause of the Veteran's death is also service connected.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a sleep disability and headaches, finding that there is no competent evidence linking these conditions to his military service or any undiagnosed illness.

The Veteran's migraines have been rated at 50 percent, and his bilateral mid-sole and calcaneal plantar fasciitis with spurs has been rated at 10 percent during the initial rating period.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for migraine headaches, asthma, and tinnitus due to their secondary nature to service-connected conditions. The Veteran's current diagnoses are related to his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection have been denied. The appeals are remanded to further develop and consider these claims.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a new examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected headaches secondary to residuals from traumatic brain injury, and for obtaining all outstanding VA treatment records.

The Board has granted service connection for a kidney disorder and found that the Veteran's headaches warrant a rating higher than 10 percent. The appeal is remanded to obtain private treatment records from neurosurgeons Dr. W.C. and Dr. P., and to provide an updated VA medical examination.

The Veteran's headaches are found to be proximately due to her service-connected myofascial pain syndrome, right upper back. As such, the Board grants service connection for headaches.

The Veteran's initial disability ratings for his service-connected conditions have been granted and are set at 10 percent each, effective the day after his discharge from active service in April 2008.

The Veteran's recurrent sinusitis with headaches was found to have begun during active service and is therefore granted service connection.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for hemorrhoids was denied. The sinus disorder and headache claims are also addressed, but the decision is pending as it relates to other issues.

The Veteran's service-connected migraine headaches are currently rated at 50% effective from November 5, 2011. This is the maximum schedular rating available for this disability.

The Board has granted service connection for migraine headaches. The issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD and depression, remains pending.

The Veteran's service-connected migraine headaches are rated at 50 percent, the highest possible rating under the applicable criteria. His service-connected IBS is rated at 30 percent.

The Board has granted service connection for a headache disability, finding that the Veteran's current headaches are related to his in-service injury. The claim of reopening was also granted.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed and the appeal must be remanded for further development, including scheduling VA examinations and obtaining medical records.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a new examination regarding his headaches, and additional medical records are requested. The issues of service connection for left ankle, left hip, and right hip disabilities as well as TDIU remain pending.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for a Board video conference hearing. The issues of service connection remain pending.