Migraines & headaches decisions — 2015

The Veteran's burn scars are rated at 10 percent, and his migraine headaches have been increased to 30 percent. The Board denied service connection for the remaining conditions.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral glaucoma and tension headaches, finding that the Veteran's symptoms are not related to his service-connected Raynaud's Disease.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for headaches and anxiety and depression, finding that there is no probative evidence of current disabilities related to his active duty service.

The Veteran's headache disability has been rated at 30 percent since April 2, 2004. The Board remanded the case to consider if a higher rating was warranted for his headaches after they were found to be very frequent and prostrating.

The Veteran was service-connected for headaches and TBI prior to September 28, 2012. The Board found that the evidence is in equipoise as to whether he was unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities, leading to a finding of entitlement to TDIU under 38 C.F.R. § 4.16(b) prior to September 28, 2012.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis has been granted. The remaining issues are being remanded to the Agency of Original Jurisdiction (AOJ).

The Veteran's headaches were noted to have worsened during service, meeting the criteria for service connection.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence.,For her claim of service connection for feminine problems, to include tubal ligation and unusual menstrual cycles, the Board finds that she has submitted sufficient evidence to reopen her claim.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a Travel Board hearing. The issues of service connection for migraine headaches and an initial evaluation in excess of 30 percent for anxiety disorder are pending.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a low back disability was reopened and granted. Service connection is also established for left shoulder arthritis, right shoulder arthritis, headaches, PTSD with cognitive disorder, and TBI. The Veteran's hearing loss and hypertension are not service-connected.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for tension headaches, finding no evidence of prostrating attacks. The appeal was dismissed due to withdrawal of the earlier effective date TDIU claim.

The Veteran's lumbar spine disability was rated at 40 percent prior to January 18, 2010 and 20 percent since July 1, 2010. The Veteran's headaches were rated at 50 percent effective May 3, 2011.

The Board finds that the Veteran does not have residuals of a head injury sustained in service, and therefore, service connection for residuals of a TBI is denied.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as he requested to withdraw all his appeals except for the claim of entitlement to a total disability rating based upon individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 100 percent since December 17, 2013, due to total occupational and social impairment.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, Dupuytren's contracture of the left hand, headaches, and memory loss due to new evidence. The claim is now on the merits.

The Veteran's current bilateral foot, left wrist, and left hand disabilities are not service-connected.,His low back and cervical spine conditions also do not meet the criteria for service connection.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a video conference hearing before the Board.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for headaches and a skin disorder, as new evidence shows in-service onset of these conditions. The claim is granted.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at 50 percent since October 23, 2007, and 30 percent as of March 8, 2010.,The Veteran's bladder neck dysfunction is currently rated at 20 percent.