Migraines & headaches decisions — 2021

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation based on need for aid and attendance or housebound status due to his non-service-connected conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis for residuals of a head wound, including TBI and headaches. The Veteran's headaches are attributed to his service-connected chronic sinusitis. As such, the issue of service connection for these conditions is remanded.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a lumbosacral spine disability, initial rating for service-connected headaches, compensable rating for service-connected bilateral hearing loss, and increased ratings for service-connected chondromalacia and degenerative joint disease of the right knee and left knee have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the entire appeal.

The Veteran's PTSD rating is denied as the severity, frequency, and duration of symptoms do not meet criteria for a higher rating.,Service connection for migraine headaches secondary to PTSD, obstructive sleep apnea, cervical spine strain, and/or tinnitus is remanded due to inadequate examination and opinion.,Left ear hearing loss has been granted but no compensable disability rating assigned yet. The issue of right ear hearing loss remains unresolved.,New evidence must be considered to determine if it warrants reopening the claim for service connection for right ear hearing loss.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for musculoskeletal tension headaches prior to June 18, 2021 has been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew their appeal.

The Veteran's service connection claim for migraine headaches is granted as her current disability is related to her in-service headache complaints.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at 50% effective September 1, 2010. The Board has granted a maximum schedular rating for this condition.

The Board dismissed all the appeals as they are related to deceased Veteran's claims.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to obtain the Veteran's service treatment records and military personnel file, as well as any private medical records. The claims for service connection are being remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevent her from securing and following substantially gainful employment prior to May 29, 2020. She is also found unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment due to her service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for migraine headaches prior to September 23, 2020 was denied. From September 23, 2020 onwards, the Veteran received a 50% rating which is the maximum schedular rating.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding service connection for migraines. The Veteran's claim will be returned for further development and consideration.

The Veteran's headache and sleep disability were not related to service, and the Board denied service connection for these conditions as they are not due to an undiagnosed illness or a known permanent worsening by a service-connected condition.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for headaches and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities are being remanded due to duty-to-assist errors.

The Board denied attorney fees for the February 2021 rating decision because it was an initial decision on issues of increased rating and service connection, and the appellant is not eligible to represent the Veteran in these matters.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for a lumbar spine disorder was dismissed as the appeal has been resolved.,The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for migraine headache disability prior to August 27, 2021 is granted with a 50% evaluation.

The Board has remanded the cases due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran, and requests updated VA examinations for dizziness and headaches.

The Veteran's posttraumatic tension headaches are rated as 50 percent disabling prior to April 14, 2015.,The Veteran is granted a TDIU effective from April 30, 2014.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal before a decision was made, so the case is dismissed.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals regarding the service connection for migraines and left knee disorder, so the cases are dismissed.