Migraines & headaches decisions — 2018

The Veteran's service-connected muscle tension cephalic and migraine headaches have been rated at the maximum schedular rating of 50 percent, which is granted.

The Board denied the petitions to reopen claims for service connection for headache, brain disability, and cervical disability due to lack of new and material evidence. The claim for OSA was granted with secondary service connection.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II and migraine headaches has been dismissed.,The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his left shoulder disability with arthritis has been denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral shoulder conditions and an increased rating for migraine headaches are remanded due to the need for further examination and medical opinion.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary for the claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, residuals of trauma with strain right shoulder, residuals of trauma with cervical spine degenerative disease, and residuals of trauma with headaches. The Veteran will be scheduled for VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD has been rated at 50 percent, which is the maximum non-compensable rating. The Veteran also received a grant for TDIU based on his service-connected conditions and unemployability.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for obstructive sleep apnea with headaches has been granted. However, the claim for a compensable rating for hypertension is still pending and requires further review.

The Veteran's sinusitis with headaches is granted a 30 percent disability rating, effective from April 1, 2014.

The Board has granted service connection for headaches and skin disorders, but denied service connection for sleep apnea. The issues of service connection for acquired psychiatric disability, back disability, and knee disability are remanded for additional development.

The Veteran is unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation due to his service-connected disabilities as of April 16, 2012.

The Board is remanding several claims, including those related to headaches, allergic rhinitis, hemorrhagia with secondary iron-deficiency anemia, injury of the right hand and wrist, tinnitus, and vertigo. The AOJ must consider all additional evidence since the last adjudications in September 2016 and September 2018.

The Veteran's claims for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151, service connection, and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for further development.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for a 50% rating for migraine headaches is denied because it is not factually ascertainable that the increase in severity of his service-connected migraines occurred within one year prior to April 15, 2011.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional development and examination regarding his service connection claims. Specifically, a VA examination is required to determine if his sinusitis is related to his active service or secondary to his service-connected allergic rhinitis.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to incomplete records and the need for further medical opinions.,The Veteran is seeking service connection for various conditions, including PTSD, eye disorders, fatigue disorder, GERD, IBS, and migraines. The VA will obtain missing service treatment records and provide additional examinations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for allergic rhinitis, low back disability, headaches, and GERD have been granted with an effective date of February 18, 2000.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions, including his stroke residuals and knee disabilities, have left him in need of regular aid and attendance. The Board has granted SMC based on the need for aid and attendance.

The Board has determined that the reduction of the PTSD rating from 70% to 50% was improper and has restored the original 70% rating. The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted, subject to further development. Residuals of a head injury, including TBI residuals and tension headaches, are remanded for additional examination and opinion. Lumbar spondylosis with radiculopathy of the right lower extremity requires further evaluation.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for a TDIU due to their combined rating of 50% and his educational attainment and occupational experience.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are granted a 50% rating effective from December 6, 2013. The Board also remanded several other issues for further development.