Migraines & headaches decisions — 2019

The Veteran's migraines are rated at a 30 percent disability rating prior to July 1, 2014 and from that date. The Board found the evidence supported a 30 percent rating for the entire appeal period due to frequent but not completely prostrating attacks.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for flat feet, left knee disability, fatigue, and headache disability due to outstanding VA treatment records and the need for additional examinations.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at the schedular maximum of 50 percent disabling. The Board has referred the case for an extraschedular determination due to marked interference with employment and frequent periods of hospitalization.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at 50% since June 30, 2013.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for migraines was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating prior to August 26, 2017 and beginning May 1, 2019. A maximum of 50 percent was granted from August 26, 2017 to April 30, 2019.

The Veteran's spinal stenosis and back pain are rated at 20 percent from March 14, 2015 to present. The Board found that the Veteran’s migraines may be related to his service-connected spinal stenosis.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further action due to unresolved issues regarding service connection and other claims. The VA has not yet determined the appropriate ratings or effective dates for her conditions.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at 50 percent throughout the claim period.,Service connection is granted for a neck disability, chronic bronchitis, prostate cancer, and right and left knee disabilities. The acquired psychiatric disorder, GERD, groin disability, and service connection claims remain pending.,An increased rating of 50 percent for migraine headaches is granted. Service connection for the neck disability, chronic bronchitis, prostate cancer, and right and left knee disabilities are granted. The acquired psychiatric disorder, GERD, and groin disability claims are remanded.

The Board has determined that further development is needed for the Veteran's claims of peripheral neuropathy, allergies (other than allergic rhinitis), and chronic headaches. The claims are being REMANDED to allow for additional evidence collection and a proper medical opinion.

The Veteran's disability rating for service-connected migraine headaches was restored to 30 percent effective September 1, 2016. A higher rating is denied.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for all issues currently on appeal, including service connection and increased rating claims.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a low back disability and left knee disability due to outstanding VA treatment records.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for left and right torn rotator cuff disabilities have been dismissed due to the Veteran withdrawing her appeal. Her bilateral hearing loss claim has been denied as she did not meet the criteria for a current disability under VA regulations. The Veteran's cervical spine, lumbar spine, and headache conditions are all granted based on continuity of symptomatology since service.,The Veteran experienced injuries during service that resulted in ongoing cervical and lumbar spine issues, which have been linked to her military service through continuous symptoms. Her hearing loss is not considered a current disability for VA compensation purposes.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for a left elbow disorder, thoracic spine disorder, headaches (including as secondary to tinnitus), and bilateral hearing loss. The VA must obtain additional medical records and schedule the Veteran for an examination.

The Veteran's claims for chronic right middle finger, left hand, right hand, headache, lumbar spine, and right knee disorders have been denied as there is no evidence of a current disability or link to service.

The Veteran's application to reopen the claim of entitlement to service connection for a bilateral leg disorder is denied. The Veteran's claim for headaches, as a residual of a traumatic brain injury, is granted. Other issues are remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's migraine headaches disability, specifically addressing whether it preexisted service or is related to in-service noise exposure.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted for an acquired psychiatric disorder, headaches, left knee disability, and cervical spine disability. Service connection is also granted for erectile dysfunction but denied for hypertension.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to a lack of VA examination and medical opinion regarding the Veteran's service-connected headaches.

The Veteran's neck disability and service-connected cervicogenic headaches are granted, but the Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his cervicogenic headaches is denied.