Migraines & headaches decisions — 2020

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings of TBI and headaches, as well as the issue of entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU), are being remanded due to lack of substantial compliance with previous Board directives. Additional opinions are needed regarding the relationship between the Veteran’s psychiatric symptoms and his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings and service connection is remanded due to the need for additional examinations and clarification of medical opinions.

The Veteran's headache disability is being remanded for a more contemporaneous examination and to obtain private treatment records.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence, including missing VA and private treatment records.

The Veteran's headaches are rated at 50% effective from the date of his claim, May 3, 2018.,The Veteran's GERD is rated at 30% effective from the date of his claim, May 3, 2018.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including right knee, upper back, neck, headache, right hip, and right thigh conditions. The claims are now remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for sleep apnea and headaches due to insufficient reasoning in the private medical opinions provided. VA examinations are required to determine if these conditions are caused or aggravated by service-connected tinnitus, PTSD, and bilateral knee disability.

The Veteran's daughter, who is now a young adult, has been diagnosed with multiple health conditions including diabetes, obesity, migraines, and asthma. She was not found to be permanently incapable of self-support prior to age 18 due to her ongoing medical issues.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal, and the Board dismissed all issues due to lack of jurisdiction.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for recurring headaches and a vision disability due to lack of adequate VA examinations. The Veteran was scheduled for examinations in December 2019 but did not attend, and the RO notified him about the missed appointments. A new examination is required.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for sinusitis, residuals of a head wound (including TBI and headaches), and intervertebral disc syndrome due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran. The claims are being reviewed on their merits.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for PTSD with alcohol use disorder is denied. Service connection for residuals of TBI, right knee condition, bilateral eye condition, and right ankle condition are all remanded due to incomplete records or lack of medical nexus.

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

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for headaches, joint pains, left shin splints, and right shin splints due to Gulf War service. The AOJ is required to obtain private treatment records and schedule VA examinations to determine if these conditions are related to service.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at a maximum of 50 percent, and his service-connected right and left knee disabilities are granted.

The claims of entitlement to service connection for various conditions have been denied. The Veteran's new and material evidence did not provide sufficient information to reopen the claims.

The Veteran's tinnitus is currently rated at the highest schedular rating, and his symptoms are considered in the current rating criteria. The Board finds no need for extraschedular consideration.,Service connection has been granted for a low back disability due to service.

The Board has found that the Veteran's fibromyalgia and migraines are related to service, but more evidence is needed for a final decision.

The Board has restored the Veteran's ratings for lumbar strain and migraine headaches, finding that the reductions were improper due to lack of improvement in function.

The appeal for a left foot condition is dismissed.,Service connection granted for cervical spine, thoracolumbar spine, headache, and left shoulder conditions.