Migraines & headaches decisions — 2019

The Board has decided that the tension headache disorder is not service-connected as secondary to the service-connected left eye disability, and has ordered a remand for further evaluation.

The Veteran's migraines are rated at a maximum of 50 percent, which is the highest schedular rating available for this condition.

The reduction of the rating for migraines from 50 percent to 30 percent, effective August 1, 2018 was improper and the 50 percent rating is restored as of that date.

The Veteran's frequent headaches with staggering vertigo are now rated at 30 percent, effective from the date of this decision.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of right and left knee disabilities has been withdrawn.,Service connection for migraine headaches and tinnitus have been granted, with the issue of diabetes being remanded.

The Veteran's migraines are rated at 50% effective October 21, 2013.,Service connection for scars of the left foot and right knee is granted with an effective date of October 14, 2014.,Service connection for scars of the left ankle is granted with an effective date of February 7, 2013.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for migraines prior to October 21, 2013 is denied.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for further development due to inadequate examination reports and incomplete medical records. The Veteran's service-connected skin disability of the feet, headaches, back disability, right lower extremity neuropathy, and left lower extremity neuropathy are all in need of additional evaluation.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, but the appeals are remanded due to insufficient evidence of a nexus between his current disabilities and service.

The Veteran's service-connected TBI is found to have caused or contributed to his current vertigo, migraine headaches, and seizures.,Service connection for these conditions is granted as secondary to the Veteran’s service-connected TBI.

The Board has remanded multiple claims for earlier effective dates due to the receipt of additional relevant evidence.

The Board denied service connection for a low back disability and a headache disability, finding that the current conditions are not causally related to service.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for Meniere's disease, left ear hearing loss, right ear hearing loss, tinnitus, PTSD, diplopia, and migraine headaches. The Veteran is to be scheduled for examinations to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for tinea cruris, tinea pedis, tinea versicolor and onychomycosis were denied as there was no evidence of a nexus to service. The claim for MDD was granted due to its relationship with service-connected hypertension and erectile dysfunction.,The claims for tension headaches, GERD, and OSA were all granted as secondary to service-connected conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran should be provided VA examinations to assess the current severity and manifestations of his service-connected low back strain, cervical spine disabilities, left shoulder rotator cuff, left arm soft tissue injury with tendon involvement, migraine headaches, and hypertension. The evaluations will help determine if an increased rating is warranted for these conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's claims for vertigo, vascular malformation, and headache disorder were granted with an effective date of December 8, 2014. The Board denied earlier effective dates for these conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for migraine headaches as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected amblyopia of the right eye.

The Board denied service connection for headaches, finding that the Veteran's current headache disability is due to his nonservice-connected cervical spine disability.,The Board granted TDIU based on the Veteran's service-connected asthma and tinnitus disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's migraine headaches are due to his active-duty service and is granting service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for right ear hearing loss has been dismissed as the Veteran requested withdrawal of his appeal.,Service connection was denied for low back and right knee disabilities due to lack of current diagnoses. The Veteran reported pain but no functional impairment or limitation in these areas.