Migraines & headaches decisions — 2014

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to reassess his service-connected disabilities and their impact on his ability to work, given his level of education, prior work experience, and training. The case will be readjudicated in light of all evidence.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a cervical spine disability and chronic headaches has been granted. The Board found that the evidence is sufficient to reopen his claims, and that his current conditions are related to his active military service.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for a bilateral ankle disability and a headache disorder have been withdrawn. The remaining issues of service connection are addressed in the REMAND portion.

The Board has granted service connection for Meniere's disease and recurrent headaches, finding that the Veteran had these conditions during his military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied. The Board found no evidence of a current diagnosis or in-service occurrence that would support the claims.

The Veteran's headaches are manifested no more than 12 times per month and are managed with mild analgesics, not resulting in characteristic prostrating attacks. The Board finds the current rating of 0 percent is appropriate.

The Veteran's service-connected migraine headaches are rated at 30 percent, but the Board has determined that they more closely approximate a 50 percent rating due to very frequent and severe attacks.

The Veteran's PTSD and cognitive disorder, migraine headaches, shrapnel wounds to the right deltoid area and thigh, and left dorsal forearm scar have been granted service connection. The RO has assigned initial ratings for these conditions.

The Board found no evidence of a right shoulder, headache, or sleep disorder related to service and denied the Veteran's claims.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including chronic interstitial cystitis and migraine headaches, preclude her from securing and following substantially gainful employment. The Board grants a TDIU.

The Veteran's post-concussion headaches have been rated at 10 percent since October 17, 2007. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating or entitlement to TDIU.

The Veteran's initial rating for post-traumatic muscle tension headaches and migraine headaches was granted at a 30 percent rating prior to July 11, 2006. Effective from July 11, 2006, the Veteran is entitled to an increased rating of 50 percent.

The Board has granted the reopening of the claim for service connection for residuals of a head injury, and remanded it to the RO for further development.

The Veteran's claims for higher evaluations for her service-connected posttraumatic headaches and eczema remain in appellate status as the VA has not yet adjudicated them. The Board finds that a new VA examination is needed to determine the current severity of these conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for lumbar radiculopathy with sciatica and headaches, but denied the remaining issues. The Veteran's lumbar radiculopathy is related to his active service, as are his headaches.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination.

The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of service connection for myeloid/myelogenous leukemia, headaches, or joint pain/weakness. The Veteran's current conditions are deemed to be unrelated to his military service.

The Board has dismissed the appeal as the appellant withdrew it prior to a decision being made.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on the issues of neck disability, bilateral knee disability, bilateral eye disability, bilateral feet disability, diabetes mellitus, heart attack caused by clogged artery, psychiatric disorder (anxiety attacks and nervousness), headaches, bilateral leg disability, and bilateral arm disability have been withdrawn. The claim for service connection for a back disability is denied as there is no competent evidence of a current diagnosis. The claim for service connection for a right shoulder disability is also denied due to lack of competent medical evidence linking the condition to service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain a new VA examination for her headaches and to obtain outstanding treatment records. The issue of entitlement to TDIU has also been raised, and the Veteran should be provided VCAA notice regarding this claim.