Migraines & headaches decisions — 2018

The Veteran's dizziness, headaches, and pes planus of the left foot have been granted service connection.,Service connection for tinnitus has also been granted. The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is being remanded to determine its etiology.

The appeal for an initial compensable rating for hemorrhoids is dismissed. An initial compensable rating of no higher than 30 percent for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is granted, and the Veteran's right knee contusion and migraines are denied.

The Board denied service connection for residuals of a head injury, finding that there is no current disability and the evidence does not support an etiological link to in-service events or chemical exposure.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for migraine headaches and PTSD due to a lack of corroborated stressors, incomplete medical records, and failure to respond to requests for additional information. The VA is instructed to obtain the Veteran’s Social Security Administration records.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded as the VA has not provided a combined effects opinion on his service-connected disabilities and their impact on his employability.

The Veteran's petition to reopen his claim for service connection of vascular headaches is granted. The Board finds new and material evidence has been received, reopening the claim.

The Veteran was granted extraschedular TDIU from August 23, 2013 to October 1, 2014 due to his service-connected disabilities preventing him from obtaining and maintaining gainful employment.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for his service-connected TBI and migraines are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and records review.

The Veteran's migraine headaches have worsened since his last VA examination, and a new evaluation is needed to determine the current severity of his condition.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a dental disability for compensation purposes is denied as there is no indication of actual bone loss or other maxillary impairment.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than anxiety disorder, to include PTSD, is also denied due to the lack of current diagnosis and credible supporting evidence that the claimed in-service stressor occurred.,The Veteran's claim for a higher initial disability rating for his service-connected anxiety disorder remains remanded as there is no clear indication of occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and headaches have been denied. The effective date for the grant of a 100% rating for hepatitis B is set at February 8, 2012.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient evidence and need for additional examinations.

The Board granted service connection for seborrheic dermatitis and denied the claim for a disorder manifested by pain and tightness in the head and neck, including tension headaches, cervicogenic headaches, IVDS, cervical spondylosis, cervical degenerative disc disease, and cervical spine degenerative arthritis.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding his service connection claims for headaches and asbestosis.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension due to lack of evidence linking the condition to service. The claims for increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and headaches are remanded as new evidence has been submitted.

The Board has remanded three issues for further examination and evaluation: right ear hearing loss, gastrointestinal disability (GERD), and headache disorder. The Veteran's claims are based on service connection under the provisions of 38 U.S.C. § 1117 and 38 C.F.R. § 3.317.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability is granted as service connected, but his sleep apnea and muscle pain claims are remanded for further development.,His low back disability and headaches are also remanded for further development. His left-hand disability claim remains pending.

The Board has ordered additional development to determine if the change in copayment status was proper, and will then review the service connection claims for PTSD and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to his failure to report for a VA examination. The case will be rescheduled and the functional impact of his service-connected disabilities on employment will be assessed.

All service connection claims have been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.