Migraines & headaches decisions — 2019

The Veteran's post-concussion headaches are rated at a 10 percent evaluation. The Board has remanded the cases for further examination and opinion regarding service connection for thoracolumbar spine, right shoulder strain, and cervical strain.

The Board has determined that there are missing records pertinent to the Veteran's claims for service connection, and therefore, these cases are being remanded for further development.

The Board has dismissed all appeals as the Veteran withdrew his requests for service connection and other benefits.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not preclude him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for additional compensation for a dependent child based on school attendance was denied as the evidence did not show that information regarding D.G.'s status as a dependent school child was received within a year of his 18th birthday or when he began college.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for migraine-like headaches was denied as there is no earlier effective date prior to January 16, 2017. The service connection claim for chronic prostatitis was also denied.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and associated headaches has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 30 percent for cervical strain was denied.,The Veteran's claim for a 50 percent rating for tensional headaches from July 21, 2016 was granted.

The Veteran's service connection for major depressive disorder, tinnitus, and migraine headaches is granted with specific ratings. The rating for migraine headaches is set at 50%, while the rating for major depressive disorder is set at 70%. Service connection for these conditions was reopened based on new evidence.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for headaches, finding that there was no evidence linking his current condition to his military service.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, including as secondary to PTSD, and headaches, including as due to hypertension. The appeals are currently pending.,Further VA examination is required for the left and right knee disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for various disabilities, including shoulder, elbow, spine, and ankle issues, as well as gastrointestinal and migraine headaches, are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and records.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at 30 percent prior to August 16, 2016, and 0 percent from that date. The Board has ordered a remand due to the allegation of worsening in headache severity.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied. The Board found that her headaches did not meet the criteria for a 50% rating, and she was granted service connection for depression and an egg allergy. Service connection for TBI and heart disorder were also denied due to lack of current diagnoses.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a right knee disability was dismissed.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for headache disability was denied.

The Board denied service connection for migraine headaches, left shoulder disability, low back disability, and cervical spine or neck disability as the evidence did not support a link to service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for PTSD, headaches, and right clavicle disability have been denied. The Veteran is currently assigned the maximum 50 percent schedular rating for PTSD and headaches, but not for his right clavicle disability.

The Veteran's disability manifested by fatigue, joint pain, gastrointestinal bleeding, headaches, shortness of breath, nausea, body shakes, and diarrhea is not shown to meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 40 percent. The appeal period began one year prior to the date VA received the claim for an increased rating.

The Veteran's service connection claims for various conditions, including coronary artery disease and unspecified depressive disorder with alcohol use disorder, have been granted. The remaining issues are either denied or remanded.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable evaluation for bilateral hearing loss prior to March 27, 2017 and in excess of a 20 percent evaluation from that date has been denied.,Service connection for malaria was denied as the preponderance of evidence does not support its presence or association with service.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for left foot condition due to fungus and right foot condition due to fungus are remanded, as further medical examination is needed to determine if these conditions are related to service.