Migraines & headaches decisions — 2017

The Board found that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, was not shown to be related to his service and denied the claim.,The Veteran claimed a headache disability but no specific condition or exposure basis was provided in the decision.

The Board has ordered further development of the record to include obtaining VA treatment records and employment information. The Veteran's claim for a TDIU rating remains under consideration.

The Board has granted a 30 percent initial disability rating for the Veteran's service-connected sinusitis, effective from February 28, 2007 to May 5, 2017. The claim for service connection for migraine headaches remains denied.

The Board has granted service connection for an aneurysm secondary to pulmonary emboli and migraine headaches secondary to the aneurysm. The claim of service connection for hypertension was denied as new and material evidence had not been received.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for 'undifferentiated' seronegative rheumatoid arthritis has been withdrawn. The effective dates for the grants of service connection for fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome, and headaches have been remanded due to procedural issues.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by the appellant, resulting in the dismissal of the case.

The Board has denied all service connection claims, finding no current disability or causal link to service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a sinus disorder with headaches, fatigue, bowel problems, bilateral hip disorder, or sleep disorder during his service and it did not develop as a result of an undiagnosed illness. As such, these claims for service connection are denied.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD has been granted a rating of 70 percent, effective January 5, 2009. The Veteran's headaches have not been found to be related to his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current low back, right knee, and head injury disorders are not related to his active service.

The Veteran's service-connected headaches due to traumatic brain injury have been granted a 40% rating, effective August 13, 2007. The decision also found that the Veteran's tinnitus is service connected and his degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine has not warranted an increased rating.

The Board found that the Veteran's low back, right knee and bilateral hip conditions were not incurred in service or related to his already service-connected left knee condition. The Veteran's headaches are also denied.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for headaches, menstrual issues and blackouts as well as pulmonary embolism. The evidence does not establish a direct link between these conditions and her military service.,While the Veteran presented medical opinions suggesting possible connections to undiagnosed illnesses or secondary effects of other conditions, there is no competent medical evidence linking any of these conditions specifically to her time in service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been denied as new and material evidence has not been received to reopen the claims.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him in need of aid and attendance, warranting SMC at the aid and attendance rate.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional medical records and conduct further examinations. The issues of entitlement to service connection for right ear hearing loss, headaches, and gastrointestinal disability are pending.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at 50 percent, the highest schedular rating available. The Board also granted a TDIU based on her service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran is granted a TDIU rating, effective November 1, 2008, due to his service-connected migraines and neck pain from residuals of lipoma excision. The evidence shows that these conditions have progressed to the point where he can no longer maintain employment.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have significantly impacted his ability to work, leading the Board to grant a TDIU.

The Veteran is found unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation due to his service-connected disabilities, including major depressive disorder and migraine headaches.