Migraines & headaches decisions — 2019

The Veteran's dyspepsia, seborrheic dermatitis, and migraine headaches have been granted service connection. The cervical spine disability and residuals of TBI (other than migraine headaches and cervical spine disability) are remanded for further examination. The disability manifested by fatigue is also remanded for an appropriate examination.

The Veteran's hearing loss and tension headaches are not rated higher than the current levels, but he is granted a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's headache disorder is rated at 50 percent, but no more, due to very frequent prostrating and prolonged attacks productive of severe economic inadaptability.

The Veteran's appeals for initial ratings, effective dates, and TDIU are being remanded due to procedural issues. The Veteran is also requested to provide testimony before a Decision Review Officer (DRO).

The Veteran's unspecified joint pain other than in the back, hips, knees, and feet is not shown to have been present during service or related to service.,The Veteran’s refractive error is not a disability for VA purposes. None of the remaining diagnosed left eye disorders were shown to have manifested during service or were related to service.

The Veteran's claim for a restoration of a 10 percent rating for migraines has been granted. However, the issue of entitlement to a rating greater than 10 percent for migraines is remanded due to conflicting evidence and need for further development.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for sleep apnea, diabetes mellitus, and bilateral hearing loss. The remaining issues have been remanded for further development.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions, including shortness of breath, sleep apnea syndrome, headaches, right elbow disorder, right hip disorder, muscle pain, GERD, and pancreatitis. The evidence did not establish a link between these conditions and his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for tension and migraine headaches secondary to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD, finding that the evidence is at least evenly balanced as to whether these conditions are caused by his PTSD treatment.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to pending issues related to the Veteran's car accident in March 2001. The claims will be addressed after obtaining relevant personnel and medical records from his National Guard and/or Reserves service.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for migraines is remanded due to the need for additional evidence and an updated examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for otitis externa and headaches has been denied. The right elbow limited flexion is rated at 10% effective November 19, 2014, and at 30% effective June 22, 2016. Other claims are remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for allergies has been reopened and granted. The claims for headaches, chronic fatigue syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome, joint pain, muscle pain, and fibromyalgia are remanded due to the need for further development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied as new and material evidence was not received to reopen the previously denied claims.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including right knee DJD, migraines, ureteropelvic junction obstruction, hypertension, and hearing loss, prevented him from securing or following any form of substantially gainful employment prior to February 12, 2009. The Board granted a TDIU on an extra-schedular basis.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete service treatment records and the need for a medical examination to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's headaches.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration, including obtaining a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's headaches.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss but has remanded the issue of service connection for migraine headaches due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has denied service connection for back disability, left shoulder disability, and tension headaches. The claims are remanded to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral shoulder, knee, and low back disabilities are not service-connected.,However, the Veteran was granted service connection for headaches and muscle aches, both claimed as due to an undiagnosed illness.