Migraines & headaches decisions — 2017

The Veteran's coronary condition was rated at 60 percent disabling prior to July 28, 2006 and from October 28, 2006. The Board found that the Veteran's COPD, sleep disorder (OSA), and tension headaches were not classified as medically unexplained chronic multisymptom illnesses.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current headache disability is not related to his military service or his service-connected PTSD, and thus denied the claim for service connection.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals, indicating that he no longer wishes to pursue the claims due to recent service connection and rating decisions for other conditions.

The Veteran's headaches and PFB were found to have started during service, and the Board granted service connection for these conditions. The bilateral knee disability and shin splints are currently under consideration.

The Veteran's headaches and numbness in her lower and upper extremities were found to be related to service, granting service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for migraine headaches was denied. The case is being remanded to determine if an earlier effective date for total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU) should be granted.

The Veteran's symptoms of fatigue, joint pain, mood swings and anxiety have been attributed to known clinical diagnoses. The Board finds that service connection based on the presumption in favor of Persian Gulf War Veterans is not warranted in this case.,Service connection for blurred vision and rash has not been established as they are not currently diagnosed.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for an increased rating for migraine headaches during a hearing before the Board. The remaining issues of TDIU and cervical spine disability will be adjudicated.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining updated medical examinations and a TDIU examination. The issues of increased ratings for the left eyebrow scar and migraine headaches are on appeal, as well as the issue of entitlement to a total rating based on individual unemployability.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including VA examinations to assess the severity of his service-connected disabilities and determine if there are any characteristic prostrating attacks related to his migraine headaches.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, cervical strain, and migraine headaches. The claim for a cervical strain was reopened due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran.

The Board has granted service connection for residuals of a traumatic brain injury, including migraines and defective vision. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is also found to be related to his military service.

The appellant has withdrawn all issues on appeal. The Board does not have jurisdiction to review these claims.

The Veteran's service-connected migraine headaches are rated at 30 percent, and his adjustment disorder with depressed mood is rated at 50 percent. Both conditions meet the criteria for their respective ratings.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining copies of all VA examinations and private treatment records, scheduling a new VA examination for the Veteran's service-connected depressive disorder, and requesting that the Veteran provide authorization for VA to obtain any relevant private treatment records.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for headaches due to insufficient discussion on secondary service connection and a need for additional development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed disabilities are not service-connected due to misconduct during the June 1991 in-service motor vehicle accident.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's seizure disorder and headaches, characterized as tension cephalgia, are due to his service in the Gulf War theater of operations. The claims have been granted.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities meet the schedular criteria for a TDIU throughout the entire period on appeal.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional medical opinions regarding his claimed disabilities, including schizophrenia and other musculoskeletal issues. The Board will consider the evidence in its entirety during the remand process.