Migraines & headaches decisions — 2017

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a left shoulder disability, neck disability, and TBI with headaches as secondary to his service-connected left knee disability. The VA examiners found that these conditions were not caused or aggravated by the service-connected left knee disability.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has found that the criteria for service connection for bilateral tympanic membrane perforations are met, and the Veteran's claim is granted. The remaining issues on appeal will be remanded for additional development.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, low back disability, left leg and foot disability, peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities, peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, residuals of a left shoulder injury, and migraines. The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were also denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for service connection for headaches should be remanded to allow for a VA examination and further development.

The Board has granted a 20 percent rating for the Veteran's service-connected left upper extremity radiculopathy and migraine headaches, effective March 17, 2016.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection have been denied.,Service connection has not been established for a left hand condition, bilateral upper extremities condition, or an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded to obtain additional medical examinations and to attempt to obtain any pertinent treatment records. The VA will provide the Veteran with a comprehensive examination to determine if he has current disabilities related to his military service, including Gulf War exposure.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development, including obtaining updated VA and private treatment records, as well as employment information from prior employers. The Veteran's service-connected disabilities will be evaluated by medical professionals.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for headaches and PTSD, as well as his claim for TDIU, are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development of records.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of a head injury, including headaches, TBI, and cognitive disorder NOS. The claim was reopened due to new evidence showing current disability and a link between the disabilities and service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and a TDIU are being remanded due to the need to obtain additional evidence from SSA, as well as schedule him for a VA examination to assess his current headache severity.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining relevant treatment records and providing the Veteran with new VA examinations of her mental health and migraines.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to verify the appellant's military service and obtain his complete medical records. The case will be returned to the AOJ for this purpose.

The Veteran's headaches were not incurred in, aggravated by, or related to any event or injury in service and are not caused or aggravated by a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's TBI residuals, including headaches with dizziness, nausea, and noise/light sensitivity, warrant a 40 percent rating throughout the period under consideration.

The Board has granted service connection for left ear hearing loss, migraine headaches, erectile dysfunction, and degenerative disc disease and degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine. The Veteran's PTSD was also rated at 30 percent effective December 11, 2014.

The Board has determined that there is not sufficient evidence to establish a current diagnosis of TBI residuals or chronic headaches, and thus service connection for these conditions cannot be granted. However, the Veteran's reported symptoms of memory loss and headaches are found to have onset during active service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran is entitled to a TDIU beginning December 1, 2016, due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, fibromyalgia, tension headaches, and degenerative changes of the lumbar spine with muscle strain were denied. The claim for service connection for sinus disability was granted based on allergic rhinitis only. Service connection for TMJ syndrome was established on merits.