Migraines & headaches decisions — 2019

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further examination and opinion regarding whether the Veteran's headaches and irritable bowel secondary (IBS) are related to her service-connected PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case to the Director of Compensation Service for consideration of a TDIU on an extraschedular basis, including evidence of severe headaches and dizziness related to sinusitis with headaches. The Veteran's attorney submitted medical records and lay statements supporting these claims.

The Veteran's TBI is granted, with the condition being at least as likely as not related to multiple head traumas sustained during active service.,The Veteran's headache condition and acquired psychiatric disorder are both granted, with the conditions being proximately due to his service-connected TBI.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's migraine headaches are not service-connected, but remands the case for further development and opinion.

The Board denied service connection for cervical spine, right shoulder, traumatic brain injury (TBI), migraine headaches, broken jaw, and right ankle disabilities due to lack of evidence showing an in-service injury or disease.,Service records do not indicate any incidents related to these conditions during the Veteran's active duty.

The Veteran's chronic post-traumatic headaches have been rated at the maximum allowable rating of 50 percent since November 23, 1998.,Effective from November 16, 2004, the Veteran is granted a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for GERD, bilateral foot condition, hypertension, and migraine headaches due to insufficient evidence regarding their etiology.

The Veteran's appeals for higher ratings for major depression with mixed anxious distress, cervical spine degenerative joint disease, and migraine headaches were denied. The Board found that the severity of the Veteran’s symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's petition to reopen the claim for service connection of neuro damage of the right hand was granted. The claims for secondary service connection for cervicothoracic spine disorder, headache disorder, and neurological disorders of the right shoulder and wrist are remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and headaches, finding that the Veteran's conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for initial compensable ratings for insomnia and increased ratings for headaches secondary to TMJ are remanded due to the need for updated VA medical records and a more contemporaneous examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including hypertension, sleep apnea, headaches, ankle disorders, hip disorders, shoulder disorders, neck disorder, grand mal seizure, and right knee disorder have been granted. The effective date is not specified.

The Board has remanded the issue of service connection for the cause of the Veteran’s death due to pending claims related to other conditions. The appeal will be deferred until all other issues are resolved.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of chronic sinusitis, chronic fatigue syndrome, and migraines have been granted. The Veteran is also awarded an initial rating of 30 percent for his migraines.

The Board has remanded the claims for sleep disturbance and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) due to a lack of medical evidence addressing their etiology.,Service connection cannot be established for neurological syndrome, migraine headaches, severe muscle pain, or abnormal weight loss.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, right biceps tendon rupture, and hypertension, do not render him unemployable as he has worked part-time for many years.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for anemia was denied, and service connection for various conditions including low back disability, PTSD, alcohol-related disorder, tobacco abuse disorder, TIA, cardiac murmur, right bundle branch block, atypical pneumonia, sinus disability, headache disability, gastroenteritis, PFB, chalazion surgery residuals, and subconjunctive hemorrhage of the right eye was denied. The Veteran's anemia is currently rated as 10 percent disabling.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, headaches, and an acquired psychiatric condition. The Veteran's symptoms were found to have started in service and persisted.

The Veteran's sleep disorder and headaches have been granted service connection, with a 10% disability rating for headaches. The case is remanded to determine if an even higher evaluation is warranted.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for PTSD, a seizure disorder (blackouts), headaches, and angioneurotic edema due to incomplete records. The Veteran is directed to have VA attempt to obtain his in-patient treatment records from Balboa Naval Medical Center during service.