Migraines & headaches decisions — 2021

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for clarification on whether the Veteran's hypothyroidism manifested as myxedema during the appeal period, specifically since February 2014.

The Veteran's service-connected migraines and tension headaches are rated at 50 percent, the highest available rating under DC 8100.

The Board dismissed all issues of service connection and evaluation for various conditions due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's service-connected deviated nasal septum is productive of sinusitis-like symptoms, and a separate 10 percent rating for facial pain, headaches, nose bleeds, and burning in the nose associated with this condition has been granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim of service connection for chronic headaches due to additional development and consideration.

The Board dismissed the issue of service connection for headaches as moot due to a December 2018 rating decision granting service connection with an effective date of July 10, 2017. The issue of entitlement to service connection for a low back disability is remanded.

The Board has determined that additional VA examinations are needed to assess the current severity of the Veteran's knee, back, ankle sprain, cluster headaches, and bilateral hearing loss disabilities. The examinations will help determine if the Veteran's service-connected conditions have worsened since his last evaluations.

The Board has determined that there was no substantial compliance with the February 2019 remand directives and has therefore ordered further development for the claims of service connection for sleep apnea, headache disability, acquired psychiatric disorder, and right shoulder disability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for back injury and head injury have been reopened, with new evidence showing current diagnoses of lumbosacral strain and degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine, as well as continuity of symptoms since in-service injuries. The claim for bilateral hearing loss has not met VA criteria.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for left knee disorder, tinnitus, lumbar spine disorder, residuals of head injury (including memory loss), and headaches have been remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claim for a 10 percent rating under 38 C.F.R. § 3.324 based on multiple noncompensable service-connected disabilities is denied as he has been assigned compensable ratings for his service-connected conditions.,The Veteran's TDIU and increased rating claims for posttraumatic headaches are remanded due to inadequate examination in the prior appeal, which did not distinguish between service-connected posttraumatic headaches and other potential causes of headaches.

The Veteran's current diagnosed acute intermittent tension headaches are found to have had their onset during his active service, and the Board grants service connection for these headaches.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and records. Specifically, a VA examination is needed to assess his current back disability and headaches, as well as to determine if there are any missing service treatment records.

The appeals for service connection and increased ratings have been dismissed. The issues of a compensable disability rating for bilateral hearing loss, compensation for a vestibular disorder (claimed as headaches and dizziness), and entitlement to TDIU are remanded.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied, and the case was remanded due to incomplete development.

The Veteran's tension headaches are rated at the maximum schedular rating of 50 percent throughout the appeal period, which is considered a complete grant of the benefit sought.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the relationship between the Veteran's headaches and his active duty service.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for cephalgia (headaches), thoracolumbar spine disability, right knee disability, bilateral leg disability, and total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to incomplete development.

The Board denied service connection for a spine disability, right hip and left hip, as well as left and right knee disabilities. The Veteran's claims for sinus headaches were also denied.,Service connection was not granted for any of the conditions on appeal.

The Veteran's migraines/tension headaches are rated at 50 percent from January 10, 2013. The Board also granted a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death. The issues on appeal were related to increased ratings for headaches and carpal tunnel syndrome, as well as a TDIU claim.