Migraines & headaches decisions — 2019

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is found to aggravate his sleep apnea, and he is granted a 50 percent rating for tension headaches. The case is remanded for further examination regarding SMC based on the need for aid and attendance/housebound.

The Board has determined that VA should provide the Veteran with a VA examination for each of the service connection claims remanded as there is evidence the Veteran has a current disability or symptoms of a disability, which may be associated with service.

The Veteran's migraines prior to March 6, 2014 were not manifested by characteristic prostrating attacks averaging one in two months over the last several months.,Since March 6, 2014, the Veteran’s headaches have not been manifested by very frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks productive of severe economic inadaptability.

The Board has denied a higher disability rating for PTSD and remanded the issues of migraine headaches and TDIU. The Veteran is required to undergo additional examinations for his migraine headaches.

The Veteran's claim to reopen his previously denied PTSD claim is granted. The Board also remanded the claims for a neck condition, sleep apnea, and headaches as new evidence was received that could potentially substantiate these claims.

The Veteran's depressive disorder with anxiety is found to have begun in service and continues today.,The Veteran's migraines are found to be caused, at least in part, by his now service-connected depressive disorder with anxiety.,The Veteran's tinnitus is found to be related to his now service-connected migraines.,Service connection for traumatic brain injury, bilateral hearing loss, and hypertension is remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than depressive disorder with anxiety (such as bipolar disorder) is also remanded.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further action on his claims of a higher evaluation for tension headaches and TDIU due to service-connected disabilities. The Board finds that the current 50 percent rating for tension headaches does not adequately account for all symptoms, including changes in vision, and refers the case to VA’s Director of Compensation Service for consideration of an extraschedular rating. The TDIU claim is also remanded.

The Veteran's tinnitus has been granted service connection. The remaining issues have been remanded for further development.

The Veteran's IBS and migraine headaches claims are remanded for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of his conditions.

The Veteran's skin condition, acne and psoriasis, is aggravated by her service-connected PTSD with major depressive disorder.,The Veteran's migraine headaches are aggravated by her service-connected PTSD with major depressive disorder.,The Veteran's jaw disability is related to in-service wisdom teeth removal.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to inadequate VA examination regarding service connection for headaches and TDIU prior to September 23, 2011 and/or from August 14, 2012.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to additional development being necessary, including obtaining private treatment records and VA opinions regarding the nature and etiology of his claimed disabilities. The appeal is not about service connection at all.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings have been remanded due to the need for further evaluation and consideration.

The Veteran's back disability, headaches, acquired psychological disorder (including depression and anxiety), and hypertension have been granted service connection. The Veteran's left wrist sprain and right wrist sprain continue to be rated at the maximum allowed.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection of gout, erectile dysfunction, and headaches as there was no evidence showing a current disability or a relationship to in-service injury, event, or disease.

The Veteran's residuals of left and right tibia stress fractures are granted with a 10 percent disability rating.,Service connection for the Veteran’s left knee, right knee, left ankle, and right ankle disabilities is denied.

The Board is remanding the issue of a rating in excess of 20 percent for degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine from June 29, 2015 onward due to insufficient information. VA treatment records from June 2016 through the present need to be obtained and associated with the claims file.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further medical examinations. The issues include back, neck, foot, urticaria, TBI, and headaches.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection for dizziness/vertigo and headaches, both related to a service-connected traumatic brain injury (TBI), due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their etiology.

The Veteran's PTSD is etiologically related to his active duty service.,Service connection for cervical spine strain and lumbar spine strain are remanded due to insufficient evidence of in-service injury or disease.,Service connection for bilateral ankle lateral ligament strain and cephalgia headaches are remanded due to insufficient evidence of in-service injury or disease.,Service connection for myelodysplastic syndrome is granted as it was initially diagnosed during active duty service.,Service connection for TBI is remanded due to lack of medical records from the 1993 motor vehicle accident and incomplete service treatment records.,Entitlement to a special monthly compensation (SMC) for loss of use of a creative organ is held in abeyance as it is intrinsically intertwined with the remanded erectile dysfunction issue.