Migraines & headaches decisions — 2021

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful employment.

The Board has granted service connection for Meniere's disease and vestibular migraines, finding that the Veteran's conditions are related to his in-service injury.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD, cervical spine disability, lumbar spine disability, and headaches due to lack of timely notice of disagreement.

Service connection is granted for migraine headaches. The Veteran's current headache disorder had its onset in service.,The Veteran's claim for residuals of head trauma was denied as there is no evidence of a current disability.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right ear hearing loss, headache disorder (migraine), and lumbar spine disorder are related to service. However, additional evidence is needed for these claims as well as clarification on whether his TBI is secondary to sinusitis.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, sleep apnea, and a headache disorder due to inadequate analysis in previous decisions.

The Veteran's right knee pain and headaches have been found to be related to service, resulting in the grant of service connection for these conditions.,Service connection has also been granted for a chronic disability manifested by shortness of breath, but the issue is being remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of entitlement to increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss, migraines, and TBI, as well as his claim for service connection for a back condition due to outstanding VA treatment records and the need for additional examinations.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss has been rated as noncompensable throughout the appeal period.,The Veteran's muscle fatigue and headaches have not been diagnosed, but may be related to service-connected conditions.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions, including back disability, neck disability, right hip disability, sleep disability (including sleep apnea), hypertension, migraines, and TBI. The Board found that there was no evidence to support a direct link between these conditions and his time in service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a head injury is being remanded due to the need for an adequate opinion regarding the nature and etiology of his injuries.

The Veteran's service-connected migraine headaches were granted, with the Board finding that his condition had its onset during active duty and has continued since then. The issue of entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is also remanded due to being inextricably intertwined with the service connection claim.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for right ear hearing loss, bilateral knee disability, and headaches due to additional development being necessary.

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection for migraines, as they are claimed to be secondary to service-connected sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, and/or generalized anxiety disorder and persistent depressive disorder. The Veteran's representative provided additional medical literature which must be considered by the examiner.

The Veteran's left hip disability was denied as not related to service. The initial rating for TBI with lazy eye and head injury remains at 10 percent, despite the March 2018 VA examination indicating level '1' impairment in multiple facets.,Service connection for migraine headaches is granted effective January 24, 2018, but no earlier date can be established as there was no intent to file a claim prior to that date.

The Veteran's rating for migraines, including migraine variants, was restored from noncompensable to 30 percent effective November 4, 2020. The reduction in rating was found improper due to the lack of improvement in her ability to function under ordinary conditions of life and work.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for GERD, UTI, and headaches due to a lack of adequate VA examinations and etiological opinions. The Veteran will be provided with new VA examinations and etiological opinions.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for cervicogenic headaches prior to February 14, 2020 is denied.,The Veteran's TDIU claim is denied as his service-connected disabilities alone do not preclude him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete development of records from Ewing Vet Center and a need for an addendum opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's headaches.

The Veteran's appeal for non-service-connected pension benefits has been dismissed as he requested the withdrawal of his appeal with respect to this issue.