Migraines & headaches decisions — 2019

The Veteran's claim for residuals of a right leg injury was not reopened, but his claims for tinnitus and headaches were both granted.,Tinnitus has been reopened and is now considered. The evidence shows that the Veteran may have experienced tinnitus during service.

The Veteran's initial rating for left hip disability and migraine headaches is being remanded due to potential worsening of symptoms. The Board requests a new VA examination to assess the current severity of these conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected TBI residuals, PTSD, and chronic headaches render him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment. His combined rating of 80% from December 2015 meets the threshold for a schedular TDIU.

The Veteran's right elbow olecranon spur with limitation in motion is granted service connection. The cervical spine condition and headache condition are denied.

The Board has granted service connection for tension-type headaches. The cases of left knee disability, right knee disability, and right ankle disability are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions, including bilateral foot condition, respiratory disability (breathing problems), headaches, lumbar spine and cervical spine disabilities, bilateral ankle disability, and sleeping disorder are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations or medical opinions.

The Board denied service connection for various disabilities including right shoulder, left arm, cervical spine, bilateral knee, binocular vision, and hearing loss disabilities due to the Veteran's failure to attend VA examinations scheduled in November 2009.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for rheumatoid arthritis and migraine headaches have been granted. The effective date is October 25, 2014, the day he submitted a VA Form 21-536EZ Fully Developed Claim.

The Board has remanded the cases for issuance of a Supplemental Statement of the Case, as there is additional evidence that needs to be considered.

The Veteran's claim of entitlement to a compensable rating for a headache disorder with neck pain was denied. The claims for service connection for right leg shortening and right knee disorder were reopened, but the service connection itself is not addressed. The claim for restoration of the 10% disability rating for right ankle fracture was remanded.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluation, service connection, and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and records.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to the need for VA examinations to address the etiology of his claimed disabilities, including lower back, shoulder, elbow, wrist, knee, and ankle musculoskeletal conditions, skin disability, headaches, and eye disability. The examination results will determine if these conditions are related to military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and rating issues due to insufficient evidence. The claims will be reviewed again with new medical opinions.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's headaches and their pre-service existence.

The Board has remanded several issues for further development, including service connection claims and evaluations for various conditions. The Veteran's TBI claim is denied due to lack of evidence of current disability related to the in-service injury. Service connection for left arm surgery scars remains denied as there are no residuals attributable to the in-service injury. Other claims have been remanded without assigning a specific disposition.

The Board has denied an evaluation in excess of 30 percent for vertigo and remanded the issues of service connection for headaches as secondary to vertigo, initial disability rating for depression, special monthly compensation for aid and attendance, and specially adapted housing and/or a special home adaptation grant.

The Board has remanded several service connection claims due to the need for additional medical examinations and development of records.

The Veteran's tinnitus is related to his active military service and the Board has granted service connection for this condition. The other issues are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings on multiple conditions are being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and examinations.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for swelling feet was denied as there is no current diagnosis of a foot condition. The Veteran's headaches were found to be worsened by service, and he was granted service connection for this issue.,The acquired psychiatric disability (anger management) claim remains pending due to the need for further development.