Migraines & headaches decisions — 2020

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for precancerous skin cells disability and severance of service connection for migraines. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to his active military service, including exposure at Camp Lejeune.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records and need for additional examinations. The claims will be reconsidered with the inclusion of all relevant information.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development, including obtaining medical records and providing an examination to address the issues of compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for left wrist status post-surgery and service connection for migraine headaches.

The Veteran's chronic daily headaches and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are granted service connection, while his chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is denied. The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is remanded for further examination.

The Veteran's bilateral knee disability is denied as there was no evidence of a current disability related to service.,Service connection for headaches, to include as secondary to TBI, is denied due to lack of evidence linking the current condition to service or TBI.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, to include depression and anxiety, is denied as there is no evidence showing it was incurred in service.,The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is not shown by VA standards.

The Veteran's initial claim for a higher rating for his service-connected tension headaches was denied prior to January 25, 2018. However, the Board granted a 50 percent disability rating from that date onwards.

The Veteran's headaches are rated at 30 percent prior to January 25, 2014 and 50 percent thereafter. Effective June 10, 2010, the Veteran is granted a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's post traumatic headache disorder is rated at a 50 percent disability rating from July 26, 2017 forward. The appeal for higher ratings in excess of the current rating was denied.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for tension headaches was denied as the evidence did not show very frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks productive of severe economic inadaptability.,The Veteran's anxiety disorder was rated at 50 percent, which is the highest schedular rating available under Diagnostic Code 9413.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed headaches. Further development is needed, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Veteran's appeal for his son D.A. as a 'helpless child' on the basis of permanent incapacity for self-support prior to attaining age 18 is dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of migraines has been dismissed because the Veteran, through his authorized representative, requested to withdraw the appeal.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination and further development is needed.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left Achilles tendonitis, an increased rating for his headache disability, and a compensable rating for tinea pedis. The appeals were based on direct service connection.

The Veteran's lumbar back strain with DDD is rated at 20% from March 11, 2016 to July 15, 2019. The Board finds the evidence does not show functional limitation equivalent to forward flexion of the thoracolumbar spine less than or equal to 30 degrees for any period.,The Veteran's myofascial headaches are rated at 30% from July 16, 2019. The Board finds that more development is needed regarding his dizzy spells.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection have been dismissed as the Veteran's representative withdrew all issues on appeal in a September 2020 correspondence.

The Board denied an extension of the delimiting date for educational assistance benefits under Chapter 30, finding that the Veteran did not file a request within the required period and his disability had decreased in severity since 2001.

The Veteran's headaches are currently rated as 30 percent disabling, but the evidence does not support a higher rating due to very frequent prostrating attacks.,The Veteran’s lumbar spine disability is currently rated as 20 percent disabling. The evidence shows that his pain and limitation of motion do not warrant a higher rating.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right ear hearing loss, gastrointestinal disorder (including GERD), and headache disorder. The evidence did not support a finding of current disabilities or a link to service.

The Veteran's appeal was denied as the RO did not grant a compensable rating for migraines, despite the Veteran experiencing frequent and severe headaches. The highest schedular rating available (50%) was assigned.