Migraines & headaches decisions — 2017

The documents submitted by the Veteran on May 12, 2015 did not constitute a timely or adequate substantive appeal for his increased ratings claims for major depressive disorder and headaches. The Board finds that the VA Form 9 was submitted after the deadline.

The Veteran's headaches, which have been present very frequently and resulted in completely prostrating and prolonged attacks productive of severe economic inadaptability, are rated as 50 percent disabling from October 23, 1990 to August 23, 2004.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to address his claims of service connection for PTSD and headaches, as well as an increased rating for left shoulder disability. The case will be returned to the Board after this development.

The Veteran's neurodegenerative disorder, seizures, and headaches are related to his service. The claim for seizure disorder is reopened.

The Veteran's TBI is rated at 10 percent, and his service-connected disabilities do not render him unemployable.

The Veteran's chronic headache disorder is manifested by very frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks productive of severe economic inadaptability, resulting in the assignment of a maximum schedular rating.

The Veteran's service connection claim for migraine headaches is granted as the evidence shows that his current condition had its onset in service and is related to his in-service headache symptoms.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for TBI residuals with short-term memory loss, migraine headaches, hand tremors, and vision impairment as secondary to TBI. The VA examiner found no residual conditions attributable to in-service head trauma.

The Veteran's cervical spine, bilateral shoulder, and bilateral foot disorders are being remanded for further examination and opinion. His skin disorder is also being remanded due to conflicting opinions.

The Veteran's service-connected headache disorder is not of such severity that he cannot secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has granted service connection for a bilateral eye condition and headaches, finding that the Veteran's conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings, service connection, and effective dates have been denied. The claim of service connection for sleep apnea has not met the criteria as there is no current diagnosis.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate reasons and bases in its November 2016 decision, which denied an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for TBI residuals. The Veteran's representative and VA's General Counsel agreed that the Board erred by failing to address certain evidence related to blurred vision, headaches, and a psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and headaches did not render him unable to obtain or maintain substantially gainful employment during the period on appeal.

The Veteran's service connection claims for chloracne and headaches were denied. The Board found that the Veteran had a current diagnosis of chloracne, which is presumed to be associated with herbicide exposure under VA regulations. However, there was no evidence linking the Veteran's headaches to service or herbicide exposure.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's pre-existing migraine headaches were aggravated during his service in the Persian Gulf, and therefore grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has restored service connection for PTSD and remanded the claim of entitlement to service connection for chronic migraine headaches due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome has been granted. The remaining claims of service connection for various conditions have been remanded due to the need for additional evidence and examinations.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are found to have onset during active service and granted service connection.

The Veteran has withdrawn their appeals regarding the increased rating for residuals of heat stroke, prostrating headaches, heat and cold sensitivity, and dizziness as well as service connection for a psychiatric condition, to include anxiety and memory loss.