Migraines & headaches decisions — 2017

The Board has determined that the Veteran's headaches, memory loss, concentration problems, and bump on his head are not service-connected due to lack of evidence showing a direct link to service. However, the bump on his head is considered service-connected.

The Veteran's toe deformity and headaches were not found to be related to his service-connected left Achilles tendon with Achilles tendinosis. The Board denied the Veteran's claims for these conditions.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at 30 percent, and his erectile dysfunction is not compensable.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling the Veteran for examinations to determine the nature of his service-connected disabilities and whether they are related to service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for headaches, IBS, and bilateral ankle disability were denied. The Veteran's pseudofolliculitis barbae was granted a noncompensable rating as it did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Veteran's current tension headaches are attributable to a combat injury and headaches experienced in service, warranting service connection.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are denied as the evidence does not support a finding that any of these conditions were incurred or aggravated by his military service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a chronic headache disorder and an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that there is no evidence to support these conditions as being related to his active military service or any service-connected condition.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for VA examinations to address the nature and etiology of his sleep apnea, left shoulder condition, and headaches. The Board will consider further action after these examinations are completed.

The Veteran's service-connected migraine headaches have been rated at the maximum schedular rating of 50 percent, which is the highest available under VA regulations. The Board finds that her symptoms are consistent with very frequent and prolonged attacks that have resulted in severe economic inadaptability.

The Veteran is granted a higher level of SMC based on loss of use of both feet due to service-connected bilateral knee disabilities and also entitled to SMC under subsection (o) for two separate awards. She is also eligible for the additional aid and attendance allowance under subsection (r)(1).

The Veteran's service-connected migraine headaches and skin conditions have been granted. The Veteran is also entitled to a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's lumbar spine, headaches, and obstructive sleep apnea are found to be related to his service-connected left knee disability. The effective dates for the grant of service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus have been established.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed conditions, including bilateral flat feet (pes planus), back disability, neck disability, and headaches, are not service-connected.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for traumatic headaches has been granted, with a rating of 30 percent effective February 20, 2017.,Prior to February 20, 2017, the Veteran was not entitled to any compensation for his headaches.

The Veteran's headaches, diagnosed as migraine variants, are found to be related to his military service and the Board grants service connection for this disability.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development and examination in order to determine the nature and etiology of any current arthritis, headaches, and gastrointestinal disorder diagnoses. The Veteran's appeal will be returned to the AOJ for further review.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional examinations and to obtain VA treatment records. The issues of increased ratings for hearing loss, tension headaches, cervical spine disability, and right upper extremity radiculopathy are pending.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, residuals of bilateral inguinal hernias, migraine headaches, and low back disability have all been denied as there is no evidence to support the presence or causation of these conditions during his military service.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for headaches and remanded the claims for a back disability, right eye disability, and malignant melanoma. The Veteran needs to provide medical records from his private providers and VA should secure these records.