Migraines & headaches decisions — 2021

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a tremor disability and compensation under the provisions of 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for splenectomy residuals due to insufficient evidence or procedural issues.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for migraine headaches is remanded due to the lack of private treatment records reviewed by the July 2016 VA examiner. The RO must attempt to obtain these records and associate them with the claims file.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's February 2020 motion for revision of an April 1998 rating decision based on clear and unmistakable error (CUE) was valid, and the RO is directed to accept the motion and adjudicate it on its merits.

The Veteran's tinnitus and headaches have been granted service connection as they are related to his active duty service.

The Board has found that the Veteran's tinnitus was incurred during his active duty service and granted service connection for it. The issues of service connection for a headache disability and sleep apnea are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for service connection of right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome is dismissed. The Board has also remanded the issues of service connection for low back disability, cervical spine disability, and headaches.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to March 29, 2013, for the grant of service connection of migraine headaches has been denied. The Veteran is currently rated at 50 percent for her migraines.,The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for her service-connected migraine headaches remains denied as there are no additional symptoms or residuals that would warrant a higher rating under the applicable criteria.,The Veteran's claim for service connection of viral meningitis has been denied due to lack of evidence of a present disability and insufficient evidence linking any in-service incident to current symptoms.,The Veteran's claim for service connection of her left hand disability (claimed as a pinched nerve) remains pending, with the issue remanded.,The Veteran's claim for service connection of bilateral plantar fasciitis has been granted.,The Veteran's claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disability (PTSD) is remanded.,The Veteran's claims for left shoulder and cervical spine disabilities are both pending, with the issues remanded.,The Veteran's claim for service connection of her left elbow injury (claimed as a pinched nerve) remains pending, with the issue remanded.,The Veteran's claim for service connection of peripheral enthesopathy (claimed as shin pain) is pending and has been remanded.,The Veteran's claim for service connection of polyuria is pending and has been remanded.,The Veteran's claims for service connection of her lumbar spine disability, skin condition (claimed as tinea pedis and toenail fungus), and skin condition (claimed as acne) are all pending and have been remanded.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for several conditions and service connection claims, including seasonal allergic rhinitis, migraine headaches, beta thalassemia minor, sinusitis, OSA, ED, and renal insufficiency.

The Veteran's service-connected migraine headaches need to be re-evaluated due to worsening symptoms. A new VA examination is required to determine the current severity of this disability.

The Veteran's low back, right ankle, left ankle, migraine headaches, left wrist, and left foot disabilities are granted as service-connected.,Service connection for amenorrhea and dysplasia is remanded due to conflicting evidence.

The Veteran's migraine and tension headaches are granted a 50% disability rating effective August 27, 2013. The claim for an increased rating prior to that date is denied. TDIU is remanded.

The Veteran's migraine and tension type headaches are rated at 50 percent, effective October 5, 2021.,Prior to May 22, 2019, the Veteran's major depressive disorder is rated at 100 percent. The Veteran's endometriosis remains rated at 30 percent.,The Veteran's endometriosis has been granted a rating of 50 percent.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to the need for additional examinations and evaluations of the Veteran's service-connected conditions.

The Board dismissed the appeal as the appellant requested withdrawal of his appeal regarding a compensable rating for post-concussive headaches.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating in excess of 30 percent for migraine headaches was denied as the evidence did not demonstrate very frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks productive of severe economic inadaptability.,The Veteran's claim for an increased rating in excess of 10 percent for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) was denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under DC 7346.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at a 50 percent rating, the maximum possible under VA regulations.

The Board has granted service connection for migraine headaches. The claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is remanded.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current sleep apnea is related to his service-connected PTSD, TBI, and headache disorders. The decision grants service connection for this condition.

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

The Veteran's claims for eye (vision) and migraine headaches have been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.