Migraines & headaches decisions — 2020

The Board has granted service connection for migraine headaches and remanded the issue of a rating in excess of 30 percent for chronic idiopathic urticaria.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acoustic neuroma with migraines is a chronic multi-symptom illness of unknown etiology, and thus meets the criteria for service connection due to Persian Gulf War service.

The appeal for the issue of entitlement to service connection for basal cell carcinoma is dismissed. The appeals for entitlement to service connection for headaches, essential tremor, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus are remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's neurobehavioral effects, including Parkinson's disease. The Veteran was exposed to water contaminants at Camp Lejeune during his service.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for his service-connected post-traumatic headaches, residual of traumatic brain injury is remanded due to the need for further examination and consideration.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for acne vulgaris, migraine headaches, vertigo, and seizure disability has been granted. The claims for migraine headaches and vertigo are denied as there is no evidence of an in-service injury or disease, and the Board found that the current disabilities are not related to service. The claim for seizure disability was also denied.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at a maximum of 50 percent prior to June 4, 2018. The Board granted the initial rating and remanded for further development regarding TDIU.

The Board has decided to remand the cases of service connection for a traumatic brain injury and a compensable rating for a headache disability due to new evidence suggesting possible residuals from TBI and worsening symptoms.

The Veteran's OSA was granted service connection as secondary to his PTSD.,His right and left ankle disabilities were denied due to lack of evidence linking them to service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied as he does not have a current disability.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left-hand index finger disability is denied as there is no evidence of a current diagnosis or treatment related to this condition.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for headaches and cervical spine disorder are remanded due to inadequate medical opinions in previous examinations.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for a cervical spine disorder is also remanded.

The Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral knee disability, joint stiffness (claimed as bursitis), headaches, PTSD, and bilateral hearing loss were all granted. The decision is based on presumptive service connection due to exposure in the Gulf War.

The Veteran's unspecified bipolar disorder and headache condition are granted service connection, but the initial compensable rating for left ear hearing loss is denied.

The Veteran's service-connected migraine headaches are granted a 30% rating, but no higher, prior to March 2, 2016.,The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for bilateral pes planus and plantar fasciitis is remanded due to the need for further development.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to properly evaluate the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including chronic renal failure, headaches, left knee joint osteoarthritis, right knee scars, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction. The AOJ must obtain any outstanding records from SSA and private providers, as well as VA treatment records. A new VA examination is also required for each of these conditions to ensure an accurate assessment.

The Board has granted service connection for allergic rhinitis and chronic headaches, finding that the Veteran's conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development and examination to determine if the Veteran's headaches and unspecified mental health condition are related to his service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete STRs and need for additional medical opinions. The issues include right knee, left knee, psychiatric disability (including PTSD), skin condition, asthma or respiratory condition, headache condition, and sleep apnea.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a headache disability, finding that there is no current diagnosis of a specific headache disability and thus no basis to grant secondary service connection based on his service-connected tinnitus.

The Veteran is granted a higher level of SMC under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(p) based on his ischemic heart disease and other service-connected disabilities, but not for the need for aid and attendance.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for headaches has been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran. The issue remains on appeal, but as the Veteran is deceased, the Board does not have jurisdiction to proceed.