Migraines & headaches decisions — 2017

The Board has determined that the Veteran's diagnosed tension headaches and erectile dysfunction are proximately due to his service-connected PTSD, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, and he is granted TDIU. Service connection for traumatic brain injury residuals is denied.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy, chronic upper respiratory infections and sleep apnea, and severe headaches. The claims are being remanded to allow for further development.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a new traumatic brain injury examination to be conducted by one of the four designated specialists (physiatrist, psychiatrist, neurologist, or neurosurgeon).

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings have been denied as his service-connected conditions are already rated at the maximum assignable levels.

The Veteran is granted a 30 percent rating for headaches and a 10 percent rating for the lower back disability prior to June 30, 2016. From June 30, 2016, the Veteran's right shoulder disability is rated as 20 percent disabling.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining SSA disability records and VA treatment records. The appellant's claim will be readjudicated based on all evidence.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for hearing loss, allergic rhinitis, and migraines have been withdrawn. The appeal for a higher rating for his lumbar spine disability is being remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD, headaches, and irritable bowel syndrome have rendered her unemployable since October 26, 2010. The Board finds that the preponderance of evidence supports this conclusion.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for tinnitus and headache disability, but denied his claim of entitlement to service connection for a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and hypertension. The decision is based on the lack of credible evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's headaches are secondary to his service-connected TMJ dysfunction with Costen syndrome, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for further development due to inadequate previous VA examination and new evidence submitted by the Veteran. The claims will be reconsidered based on newly obtained service department records.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for sinusitis, sleep apnea, headaches, COPD, and seizures as secondary to his service-connected residuals of nose fracture.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for ischemic heart disease, otitis media (ear infections), residuals of a pituitary gland tumor, and headaches. The Board found that there was no evidence of an in-service injury or disease resulting in these conditions, and that any current conditions are not related to service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea, cervical spine disability, and headaches are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and consideration of new evidence.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder and headaches are found to be related to his service-connected tinnitus. Parkinson's disease is not established as a result of herbicide exposure or service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for anxiety disorder, finding that the Veteran's current psychiatric symptoms are related to his military service. The issue of whether migraine headaches are caused or aggravated by service-connected fibromyalgia is also addressed and requires further examination.

The Veteran is seeking a TDIU based on his service-connected headaches due to Traumatic Brain Injury. The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a VA examination.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation since August 17, 2005.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling examinations to determine the nature and etiology of any ocular disorder and headache disorder.