Migraines & headaches decisions — 2021

The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted. The increased ratings for migraine headaches, cervical strain with degenerative joint and disc disease, herniated nucleus pulposus with degenerative joint and disc disease, and traumatic brain injury are denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU) as her service-connected disabilities do not preclude substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's service connection claim for migraine headaches is granted as the evidence shows a current diagnosis and in-service onset of symptoms.

The Veteran's sinusitis with headaches is currently rated at 50 percent effective January 24, 2000. The Board found that his symptoms warranted a higher evaluation under Diagnostic Code 8100 for migraines.

The Board denied service connection for TBI, dizziness, memory loss, and seizures as well as post-traumatic headaches due to the lack of a causal relationship between these conditions and the Veteran's in-service injuries or any other incident of service.

The Board dismissed the appeal for service connection of chronic fatigue. The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for a 30% rating for posttraumatic headaches was denied as there is no evidence showing entitlement to such prior to February 9, 2016. Service connection for sciatica of the right lower extremity on secondary basis to his service-connected lumbar spine disability was granted. However, service connection for sciatica of the left lower extremity was not granted due to lack of current diagnosis.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for allergic rhinitis, headaches, a left ankle condition, and an unspecified respiratory condition are granted. The remaining issues of service connection for the left ankle condition, unspecified respiratory condition (due to burn pit exposure or other environmental exposures), and low back condition are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claims for a higher rating for bipolar disorder, service connection for fibromyalgia and migraine condition are remanded. The claim for TDIU is also remanded due to the inextricability of these issues.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death. The issues of service connection for headaches, acid reflux, prostate disability, hypothyroidism, erectile dysfunction, and an increased rating for tinnitus have all been granted in a previous decision.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including depression, bilateral shoulder and hearing loss, and migraine headaches, prevented him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation since April 28, 2006. The effective date for the TDIU rating is set at this date.

The Board dismissed all service connection claims due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prior to December 14, 2017 were not severe enough to prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus type II, migraine headaches, and bilateral upper extremity twitching fingers due to potential service connection issues not adequately addressed in previous opinions.

The Board has granted a TDIU, but the case is remanded for further action on the issue of a rating in excess of 20 percent for the left shoulder disability.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for migraine headaches, claimed as secondary to her service-connected PTSD, is being remanded due to insufficient reasoning in the previous VA examination.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's migraines. The case will be returned for further investigation and a medical opinion.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate development and lack of a proper medical opinion regarding service connection for headaches, as well as aggravation of a service-connected condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination and the need for further evidence regarding whether the Veteran's headaches are related to service or a service-connected disability.

The Board has granted service connection for major depressive disorder and migraine headaches, finding that the Veteran's symptoms are related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for an initial evaluation of pain disorder associated with both psychological factors and a general medical condition was denied, as his symptoms more closely approximated the level required for a 50 percent rating.,The Veteran's TDIU claim was also denied due to his service-connected disabilities not meeting the criteria for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.