Migraines & headaches decisions — 2015

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development and an additional VA examination.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to address the nature and etiology of claimed conditions.

The Veteran's appeal is granted, with service connection for tinnitus established. The other issues remain on appeal.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD was denied in May 2007 and is not reopened. The Veteran's lumbosacral spine disability, headaches, and associated radiculopathy are rated at the maximum allowable under VA regulations.

The Veteran's migraine headaches have been manifested by characteristic prostrating attacks occurring on an average once a month, warranting a 30 percent rating.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of service connection for a back disability and finds that new and material evidence has been submitted. The Veteran is found to have continuously experienced back pain symptomatology since his discharge from service, which meets the criteria for service connection.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining treatment records and providing an addendum opinion regarding her service connection claims.

The Board has reopened the appellant's claims for service connection for left knee disability, migraine headaches, and left ankle disability. A VA examination is needed to address these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development and consideration of new evidence, including a VA examination report. The issues of entitlement to an initial compensable disability rating for migraine headaches and compensation benefits for dependent children are still pending.

The Board found that the Veteran's current headache disorder is not related to his service, as there was no evidence of permanent aggravation during service and the pre-existing condition did not worsen due to natural progression.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a rib disability, left shoulder disability, and left knee/leg disability are denied as he does not have current disabilities. The claim for service connection for a headache disability is pending.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to concerns with VA examinations conducted following a previous remand. The Veteran's claim for an increased rating remains on appeal.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including left knee disability, left ankle disability, and left hip fracture residuals. The issues of chronic headaches, cerebrovascular accident (CVA), psychiatric disability, vertigo, back disability, and right eye cataracts were also addressed.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to a lack of representation, and the Veteran's representative must be provided with all relevant evidence before any further action can be taken.

The Board has granted a 10% rating for the Veteran's tension headaches, effective from February 6, 2014.

The Board has determined that the Veteran is entitled to an effective date of March 24, 2009 for service connection of cognitive impairment and other residuals of TBI. The earlier effective date claim arises from the Veteran's disagreement with the effective date assigned in connection with the award of service connection for TBI effective March 24, 2010.

The Board is remanding the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating to obtain additional medical records, complete a VA examination, and provide further development as requested.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for a TDIU as they do not result in a combined rating of at least 70% and there is no evidence that his service-connected conditions prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including scheduling VA examinations and obtaining medical records.

The Veteran's headaches are found to be related to his service-connected cervical myelopathy, and the Board grants service connection for this condition.