Migraines & headaches decisions — 2019

The Veteran's appeals for initial compensable ratings for pseudo follicularis barbae and headaches, as well as a 10 percent evaluation based upon multiple, noncompensable, service-connected disabilities prior to May 10, 2016, are remanded due to inadequate examination reports. Additional evidence is requested and further examinations are scheduled.

The Board dismissed the appeal for service connection of headaches due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death, and the Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this appeal at this time.

An effective date of December 14, 2015, for a 50 percent rating for migraine headaches is granted.,An effective date prior to August 29, 2016, for a 50 percent rating for bilateral plantar fasciitis is denied.

The Veteran's service connection claims for degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine, erectile dysfunction (ED), and traumatic brain injury (TBI) have been granted. The Veteran also has a residual symptom of headaches, non-specific, but it is not considered service-connected.,Service connection was established for all claimed conditions based on direct evidence linking each condition to in-service events.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for his migraine headaches is being remanded due to the need for additional VA examination and treatment records.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection of headaches before the Board could make a decision.

The Veteran's headaches are rated at a minimum of 10 percent, as they do not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to lack of prostrating attacks.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened and granted.,No effective date has been assigned as the earliest communication was on October 28, 2016.

The Veteran's initial disability rating for chronic mixed headaches is being remanded due to inadequate examination.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's right ankle disability and sleep apnea are not service-connected, but has remanded for further examination regarding his headaches.

The Veteran's request to reopen claims for left ear hearing loss disability and lung disability (previously claimed as residuals of pneumonia) were granted. The right hip, GERD, concussive migraine headaches, short-term memory loss, left shoulder, right shoulder, left hand, and right hand disabilities are all remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of entitlement to a compensable rating for headaches and blurred vision of the left eye, as well as his claim for service connection for a right eye disorder due to inadequate examinations and opinions.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's death, and no service connection was granted for migraine headaches.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and headaches due to incomplete examination reports. The Veteran is required to provide information about any healthcare providers who have treated his conditions and to reschedule missed examinations.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for right shoulder, right knee and left knee disabilities were dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his appeals prior to a decision being made.,The Veteran's appeals for an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD and TBI, and an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for left varicocele are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's chronic headaches, bilateral hearing loss, and sweating spells are being remanded for further evaluation. The Board will consider service connection for these conditions based on the merits of the claims.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims due to new evidence received since his last Statement of the Case. The Veteran is requested to provide information about any recent medical care providers and updated VA treatment records.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a headache disorder, tinnitus, hypertension (to include as due to service-connected major depressive disorder), and kidney disorder are all remanded. The effective date of the award of a 70 percent rating for Major Depressive Disorder is also remanded.,Service connection for TDIU is inextricably intertwined with these issues.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection of migraines due to new and material evidence. The case is remanded for a VA examination.