Migraines & headaches decisions — 2019

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death. The Board does not have jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this appeal as he died during its pendency.

The Veteran's allergic rhinitis was rated noncompensable prior to January 25, 2018 and in excess of 10 percent thereafter. The Board found that the evidence did not support a compensable rating prior to January 25, 2018 due to lack of nasal obstruction or polyps.,The Veteran's tension headaches were rated noncompensable prior to December 15, 2016 and 30 percent thereafter. The Board found that the evidence supported a 30 percent rating based on the frequency of prostrating attacks.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to additional evidence being added to the file and potential exposure in Vietnam. The Veteran is asked to provide any missing records or authorization.

The Board denied service connection for left knee arthritis, right knee arthritis as secondary to left knee arthritis, and migraine headaches. The Veteran's left knee arthritis was not shown to have manifested within the applicable presumptive period or continuity of symptomatology has not been established.,Service connection for right knee arthritis was also denied as it is neither proximately due to nor aggravated by his service-connected left knee arthritis.

The appeals for initial compensable ratings for scars of the right knee and vaginitis, as well as service connection for GERD, anemia, and diabetes mellitus Type II have been dismissed. The appeals for increased rating for right knee patellofemoral syndrome, bilateral shin splints, right forearm condition, right wrist sprain, migraine headaches, pterygia (right eye condition), sinusitis, sleep apnea secondary to chronic bladder infection, hypertension, and right leg varicose veins are REMANDED.

The Board has remanded several claims for further development and examination, including service connection for MS, chronic pain syndrome, headaches, and a psychiatric disorder secondary to MS. The initial compensable rating for respiratory bronchiolitis associated with interstitial lung disease is also being remanded.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is granted as secondary to his service-connected low back disability. The Veteran's headaches and restless leg syndrome are denied.

The Veteran's initial compensable disability rating of 10 percent for chronic rhinitis and chronic epistaxis is granted. Service connection for headaches to include as secondary to service-connected chronic rhinitis, and a right shoulder disability are also granted.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and initial disability rating have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeal.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for sinusitis, asthma, and headaches due to a lack of proper notification regarding scheduled examinations.

The Board has granted service connection for idiopathic hypersomnolence and headaches, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are as likely as not related to his military service.

The Veteran's evaluation for migraine headaches is denied as the attacks are not prolonged and completely prostrating, meeting the criteria for a 30% rating.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, sinusitis, and headaches as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were incurred or aggravated by military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for depression, anxiety, and migraine headaches have been granted. The claim for insomnia was denied. Service connection has also been established for a left wrist disorder.

The Veteran's service-connected migraines are rated at a maximum of 50 percent, and he is granted TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's service-connected obstructive sleep apnea is granted as secondary to his service-connected other specified trauma-stressor related disorder. The effective date for the grant of a 70 percent rating for bilateral hearing loss and a 50 percent rating for other specified trauma-stressor related disorder is set at November 29, 2013.

The Veteran's left facial pain and swelling are granted as service-connected. The rating for right lower extremity radiculopathy is denied, but the Veteran receives a separate 10 percent rating from October 7, 2008 to August 23, 2009. Headaches receive a 50 percent rating since October 7, 2008. PTSD remains at 70 percent and residuals of traumatic brain injury are granted with varying ratings based on the period.

The Board denied service connection for headaches, finding that the Veteran's current diagnosis of migraine headaches did not begin during active service or is otherwise related to an in-service injury.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied as there was no evidence of a nexus between the claimed conditions and active service.,No effective dates are granted as all claims predate May 3, 2016.

The Veteran's right and left foot conditions, sleep disorder (claimed as sleep apnea), arthritis (systemic process), right and left shoulder conditions, neck condition, erectile dysfunction, migraines (secondary to service-connected degenerative arthritis of the spine), and major depressive disorder (secondary to service-connected degenerative arthritis of the spine) are not found to be related to his military service.,The Veteran's DJD of the spine, right lower radiculopathy, and left lower radiculopathy have been remanded for further evaluation.