Migraines & headaches decisions — 2021

The Veteran's 30 percent rating for migraine headaches is restored effective January 1, 2016. The Board found that the reduction was improper due to failure to consider and apply the provisions of 38 C.F.R. § 3.344.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to make a fully informed decision on the Veteran's claims for service connection and an initial compensable disability rating for inguinal hernia, as well as his other disabilities. The Veteran will be provided with another VA examination and asked to submit any additional evidence he may have.

The Board has granted service connection for chronic headaches, low back disability, and left knee disability. The decision is based on the Veteran's credible lay statements and positive nexus opinions provided by his private physician.

The Board dismissed the appeals for service connection for headaches and a rating in excess of 30 percent for anxiety disorder due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render them unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment, and the Board has granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board has remanded the claims for residuals of broken nose, headaches, deviated septum, and sinus disability due to new evidence received since the last decision.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including depressive disorder and chronic recurring headaches, render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation throughout the appeal period.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current headaches began during service and have continued since then, meeting the criteria for service connection.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to incomplete development of her claims, particularly regarding the need for VA examination and treatment records. The issues include service connection for a skin condition (tinea corporis), higher ratings for migraine headaches, and RSD of the left leg and right lower extremity.

The Board has granted service connection for migraine headaches, finding that the current condition is related to those during service and resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a right knee disability, headaches, and a ruptured right tympanic membrane. The appeals are pending.

The Veteran's stomach problems and migraines are not service-connected.,A new VA examination is needed to assess the severity of the Veteran's low back condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment, and thus denied his claim for TDIU.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and TDIU have been withdrawn. The Board has also remanded several issues related to his knee disabilities, OSA, GERD, back disability, neck disability, right shoulder disability, bilateral ankle disability, migraine headaches, and residuals of head injury due to incomplete records and the need for additional evidentiary development.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to inadequate medical opinions and outstanding records. The Veteran's testimony will be considered in determining if his conditions are related to service or secondary to a service-connected disability.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right and left ankle disabilities are not related to service, or secondary to his service-connected back disability. The case is being remanded for further examination and opinion regarding these issues.,The Board has also determined that the Veteran's right and left knee disabilities may be due to a pre-existing condition prior to service, which requires an addendum opinion from an appropriate examiner.

The Veteran's lung disability, chest injury, and left knee disability were denied as there is no evidence of an in-service event or injury pertaining to these conditions.,The Veteran's GERD was remanded due to the need for a VA examination to determine its etiology. The Veteran's migraine headaches were also remanded for verification of chemical exposure during service.

The Veteran's post-traumatic migraine headaches with photo- and phono-sensitivity, nausea and vomiting are granted a 50 percent disability rating. The Veteran's TBI residuals are granted an initial 10 percent disability rating.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient medical opinions and lack of evidence regarding the onset and etiology of his claimed disabilities. The claims are being returned for further development.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to additional evidentiary development being required. The Veteran's right hand disability, respiratory disability, and chronic headaches are all under review.