Migraines & headaches decisions — 2019

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for the adjudication of his claims for a rating in excess of 30 percent for migraines prior to July 19, 2016 and entitlement to TDIU. The AOJ must consider all evidence associated with the record after the December 2014 SOC.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination to assess the current severity of the Veteran's service-connected PTSD, GERD, and tension headaches.

The Veteran's service-connected migraines are currently rated at non-compensable level. The Board has decided to remand the case for a more extensive opinion regarding the severity and frequency of his headaches.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a head injury, to include headaches, was denied as new and relevant evidence was not received. The claims for pes planus of the left foot and right foot were remanded due to insufficient medical opinion.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to the need for additional verification of his exposure to herbicide agents in Korea.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for left eye disability has been withdrawn. The Board has remanded the remaining issues of service connection for TBI, headaches, low back disability, right eye disability, and chronic disability due to residuals of metal embedded in the head.

The Veteran's 30 percent rating for migraine headaches is granted, subject to the laws and regulations governing the award of monetary benefits.

The Veteran's PTSD with opioid dependence has been granted a disability rating of 70 percent, effective January 28, 2014. The TDIU claim was also granted.

The Veteran's headaches, residual of traumatic brain injury are granted at a 50% rating prior to June 7, 2017.,A total disability based on individual unemployability due to service-connected headaches, residuals of traumatic brain injury is also granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for left knee patellofemoral syndrome, erectile dysfunction, sleep apnea, and headache disorder due to incomplete examinations and lack of clarity regarding certain issues.

The Veteran's initial rating for dorsal avulsion fracture of the right little finger remains at noncompensable, as his symptoms do not meet criteria for a compensable rating.,The Veteran's migraines are currently rated at 30 percent, and there is no evidence showing very frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks to warrant a higher rating.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals regarding initial ratings and earlier effective dates for PTSD, migraine headaches, and TBI. The claims are therefore dismissed.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection have been dismissed. The Board has ordered the remand of several issues including neurological disorders, psychiatric disorder, and headaches.

The Veteran's migraine and tension headaches are rated at the highest available level (50%) due to very frequent, completely prostrating attacks that cause severe economic inadaptability.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, and migraine headaches due to the need for additional medical examinations.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and evaluation of the Veteran's headaches, including a review of his medical records and a new opinion from a neurologist to determine if his service-connected headaches have increased in severity since December 2004.

The Board has granted the petitions to reopen claims for service connection for residuals of a head injury, headaches, and lumbar strain. However, it denied these claims as there is no evidence that any current conditions are related to active service.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims for service connection. Specifically, a VA examination is needed to assess the nature and etiology of any sleep disorder, and outstanding records are requested.

The Board has remanded the claims for RUE and LUE neuropathy, as well as the claim for service connection for headaches. The Veteran needs to undergo new VA examinations to assess his current conditions and their etiology.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to the need for additional evidence and medical opinions. The issues include reopening a claim for headaches, service connection for diabetes mellitus, muscle twitching in arms and legs secondary to diabetes mellitus, right knee disability, degenerative arthritis of the spine, and tuberculosis.