Migraines & headaches decisions — 2018

The Board has determined that additional development is required for the claims of service-connected rhinitis, hemorrhoids, migraine headaches, and right ankle posterior tibial tendonitis due to inadequate examinations in May 2014. The Veteran will need new VA examinations to determine the current level of severity of all impairment resulting from these conditions.

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection for hypertension, as there is no opinion on whether it is related to herbicide agent exposure.,For rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis was diagnosed but not linked to service. The Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for migraine headaches and TDIU due to service-connected disabilities. The Veteran needs a VA examination for his migraine headaches, and the AOJ should consider whether he is entitled to TDIU based on his employment in his brother's welding company.

The appeal regarding higher initial evaluations for intervertebral disc syndrome and migraines is dismissed. The issue of TDIU is remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for non-cardiac syncope, headache disorder, and bilateral neurological disorder of the upper and lower extremities as secondary to service-connected hepatitis C.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for headaches, a left knee disability, and right and left foot disabilities due to insufficient evidence. The Veteran's statements and medical records will be reviewed again.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities due to his failure to appear at scheduled VA examinations. The Veteran is given another opportunity to provide evidence and attend the examinations.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for Meniere’s disease, headaches, bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome of the right and/or left wrists, and an increased rating for sleep apnea with asthma due to insufficient evidence. The Veteran must be provided with a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for migraine headaches, including as secondary to his service-connected disabilities, has been reopened and granted.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection have been dismissed due to withdrawal of the appeal by his representative.

The Board denied service connection for right elbow injury, gout of the left and right great toe metatarsal-phalangeal joints, migraine headaches, and thoracolumbar spine osteoarthritis as there was no evidence to support these conditions were incurred or aggravated by military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a skin disorder, headaches, and major depressive disorder due to unclear etiology and need for further examination. The issues are inextricably intertwined with the TDIU claim.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been dismissed due to his death.

The Board has granted service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD.,Service connection was denied for hypertension, a skin disability, and headaches.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, chronic low back condition, degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine, and sleep apnea is granted. The claim for secondary service connection for headaches is also granted.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for metabolic syndrome has been dismissed. The issue of service connection for Meniere's syndrome or other disorder manifested by headaches, nausea, and dizziness is being remanded.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for migraine headaches prior to November 5, 2013 is denied. The Board finds that the preponderance of evidence does not support a higher rating at any time during the period on appeal. For the period beginning November 5, 2013, the Veteran's service-connected migraines are productive of characteristic prostrating attacks occurring once a month and warrants a 30% disability rating. The Veteran's claim for service connection for insomnia is remanded due to lack of recent VA or private treatment records.

The Board denied service connection for metabolic syndrome and Meniere's disease or other disorder manifested by headaches, nausea, and dizziness. The Veteran was already service-connected for diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unemployable as of December 7, 2010. The effective date for the TDIU award is set at this date.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete verification of his Southwest Asia theater of operations service. The Veteran is also requested to be provided a Gulf War examination and an SSOC concerning his claim of entitlement to service connection for a sleep disability.