Migraines & headaches decisions — 2016

The Veteran's post concussion syndrome with mood disorder and headaches has been granted service connection, and a 10 percent initial rating is assigned for the period beginning October 23, 2008. The higher initial ratings requested are denied.

The Veteran's service-connected trigeminal neuralgia with migraines may have worsened since the last VA examinations, and a new examination is needed to assess its current severity.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's headache disorder is a direct result of his service-connected right zygomatic maxillary arch complex fracture, and grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's tension headaches are found to be secondary to her service-connected cervical spine disability.,Service connection for a right shoulder disorder and labyrinthitis with vertigo is not addressed in this decision.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for migraine headaches, bilateral knee disorder, and bilateral hearing loss disability have been denied as there is no evidence of a chronic condition during or within one year after service.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by the appellant, through her authorized representative. As a result, the Board dismisses the appeal.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings have been granted, with effective dates set at November 5, 2009. The Veteran's depressive disorder was found to be secondary to his left hip disability.

The Veteran's appeal involves multiple issues including increased ratings for various service-connected disabilities and the establishment of a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.,The Veteran also seeks service connection for hypertension, removal of a brain tumor, and a psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran meets the schedular criteria for a TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities, which preclude him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are currently rated at 30 percent since September 8, 2010. The Board found that the evidence did not show very frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks productive of severe economic inadaptability.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to clarify whether the Veteran's migraine headaches are caused or made worse by his service-connected lumbosacral strain with disc bulge.

The Veteran's service-connected residuals of traumatic brain injury result in the requirement of the aid and attendance of another person, necessitating special monthly compensation at the (t) rate.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased evaluations are being remanded to obtain additional medical records, reschedule examinations, and request the submission of a VA Form 21-8940.,The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased evaluations are being remanded to obtain additional medical records, reschedule examinations, and request the submission of a VA Form 21-8940.,The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased evaluations are being remanded to obtain additional medical records, reschedule examinations, and request the submission of a VA Form 21-8940.,The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased evaluations are being remanded to obtain additional medical records, reschedule examinations, and request the submission of a VA Form 21-8940.,The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased evaluations are being remanded to obtain additional medical records, reschedule examinations, and request the submission of a VA Form 21-8940.,The Veteran's claim for service connection is being remanded to obtain additional medical records, reschedule examinations, and request the submission of a VA Form 21-8940.,The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations are being remanded to obtain additional medical records, reschedule examinations, and request the submission of a VA Form 21-8940.,The Veteran's claim for service connection is being remanded to obtain additional medical records, reschedule examinations, and request the submission of a VA Form 21-8940.,The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations are being remanded to obtain additional medical records, reschedule examinations, and request the submission of a VA Form 21-8940.,The Veteran's claim for service connection is being remanded to obtain additional medical records, reschedule examinations, and request the submission of a VA Form 21-8940.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to a hearing withdrawal and previous examinations being cancelled. The Veteran is seeking service connection for headaches, skin disability, and urinary disability, all claimed as related to herbicide exposure in Vietnam.

The Board has determined that there is no evidence of a chronic headache disability during service or at the present time, and therefore denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for headaches.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for migraine headaches and chronic fatigue syndrome are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining updated medical records and scheduling examinations.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including tension headaches, radiculopathy of the right upper extremity, and cervical spine disability, did not preclude him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation prior to January 5, 2012.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension was reopened, and he is now entitled to a 30 percent rating for migraine headaches.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for allergic rhinitis and sinusitis remain denied.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including a VA examination to address the service connection of his headaches and TBI. The case will be returned to the Board after this development.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, left knee disability, and lumbar spine disability were granted. The Veteran was also awarded a higher rating for her residuals of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and migraine headaches.