Migraines & headaches decisions — 2015

The Veteran withdrew her claims of entitlement to service connection for residuals of a miscarriage, migraine headaches, and an acquired psychiatric disability (generalized anxiety disorder and major depressive disorder) prior to the Board's decision.

The Board has granted an initial evaluation of 30 percent for the service-connected residuals of a right facial zygomatic fracture, including pain and headaches related to trigeminal neuralgia and migraine headaches.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for the issuance of a Statement of the Case (SOC) regarding issues related to PTSD and nervous condition, as well as scheduling another Board videoconference hearing.

The Veteran requested withdrawal of all issues on appeal due to satisfaction with her current 100 percent combined disability rating.

The Veteran's appeal regarding a disability rating in excess of 30 percent for cluster headaches has been withdrawn by the appellant.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for right knee disability, left knee disability and chronic headache. The original denial of these claims is now considered on their merits.

The Veteran's headaches are related to his service-connected seizure disorder, and he is granted service connection for this condition. His gingival hyperplasia is not a compensable dental condition but meets the requirements for Class II(a) treatment purposes.

The Veteran's migrainous headaches are currently rated at 50% and his depression is rated at 70% since May 28, 2013. The appeal for an increased rating of depression remains pending.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at 30 percent from October 2, 2013. The rating for hypertension remains noncompensable.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a TBI protocol examination and consideration of the amended regulations pertaining to TBI.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have consistently precluded him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation since February 2000, with the exception of a brief period in June 2010 to May 2012 when he was employed.

The Veteran's atypical headaches are characterized by very frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks productive of severe economic inadaptability, warranting a 50% disability rating.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for his service-connected cervical spine, lumbar spine, and headache disabilities have been denied as there is no current diagnosis of these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a Travel Board hearing at the VA RO in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

The Veteran's fractured right foot first metatarsal is currently rated as a noncompensable disability due to pain and soreness. The Board has granted a 10% rating for this condition.,The Veteran does not have a current right knee disability, left knee osteoarthritis, or respiratory/pulmonary disability that can be linked to service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to the need for a right leg disability examination and review of claims regarding service connection.

The Veteran's claim for specially adapted housing or special home adaptation grant is pending, and his service connection claim for a lumbar spine disability remains inapplicable as it is not related to the appeal of the housing grant. The Board has ordered remand for further development.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected tension headaches was granted effective August 1, 2011. However, the Board found that he met the criteria for a 30% rating as of August 1, 2010.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection of migraine headaches due to new and material evidence. However, the claims for increased ratings of hypertension and initial evaluation for bilateral hearing loss remain denied as there is no established service connection.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a neck disorder and migraine headaches are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination.