Migraines & headaches decisions — 2019

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and evaluations. The issues include heart disorder, headaches, neck disorder, and back disorder.

The Board has remanded several claims, including those for service connection and rating issues related to the Veteran's disabilities. The appeals are being returned to the AOJ for additional development.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the Veteran's previously denied claims for service connection for headaches, dizziness, residuals of a nasal fracture, obstructive sleep apnea, and memory loss. The appeal is granted on these issues. However, the Board has also remanded the Veteran’s claims as there are additional issues that need further development.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for further examination and opinion regarding TBI residuals, including cognitive disorder, headaches, and diplopia. The examiner is asked to assess the current severity of these conditions and determine if neck and back pain are related to or a residual of any service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are granted service connection, while his hypertension is denied an initial compensable rating.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for headaches was dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal prior to a decision.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied because there is no current disability meeting VA compensation criteria.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for PTSD was denied, and the issue of service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome is remanded.,Claims for service connection for migraine headaches and sleep disturbances are also remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for headaches has been reopened, and the Board finds new and material evidence. The case is remanded to obtain a VA examination to determine if his current headache condition is related to service-connected disabilities. Other claims are also remanded for increased ratings and TDIU determination.

The Veteran's PTSD has resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, warranting a rating of 70 percent.,PTSD is rated at 50 percent under the General Rating Formula for Mental Disorders.

The Board has granted the appellant's petition to reopen his previously denied claim for service connection for rheumatic fever. The claim is now being reviewed on its merits.,Service connection was not established for migraines (claimed as severe headaches) and mild constipation and gastric ileus, as there is no evidence of onset during service or a link to an in-service injury, event, or disease.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected migraine and ocular headaches has been granted, with the maximum schedular rating of 50% being assigned.

The Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for a 40 percent rating for lumbar spondylosis is dismissed. The Board also granted the Veteran a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis and headaches has been remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.,Service connection for MDD was granted in a previous decision.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions have been granted, including right and left ear hearing loss, tinnitus, a psychiatric disorder (PTSD, panic disorder, depressive disorder), lumbar spine disorder, cervical spine disorder, headache disorder, right foot plantar fasciitis, and left foot plantar fasciitis. The Veteran's claims for service connection for left eye pterygium have been denied due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Veteran's left superficial scalp nerve neuralgia headaches are rated at 30 percent for the period from May 3, 2016, onward. The appeal is granted as his symptoms meet the criteria for a 30 percent rating.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination due to issues with scheduling VA examinations.

The Veteran's claims for increased disability ratings for his service-connected right elbow, left wrist and fingers, left knee, right knee, left ankle, right ankle, left elbow, and left index finger disabilities have been dismissed.,The issue of entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities (TDIU) is remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and effective dates have been remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.,Service connection claims for chronic diarrhea, a respiratory condition, hearing loss, bilateral shoulder pain, bilateral ankle pain, bilateral knee pain, and lower back pain are also remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's psychiatric disorder, migraine headaches, right lower extremity disability, and left lower extremity disability.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and an examination to address the Veteran's claims of service connection for a sinus disability, migraine headaches, and acquired psychiatric disability.