Migraines & headaches decisions — 2021

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to unclear dates of qualifying service and outstanding medical records. The TDIU claim is deferred until the other issues are resolved.

The Veteran's neurobehavioral disorder, including facial numbness, incoordination, balance issues, speech issues, and headaches, is being remanded for further examination to determine its etiology. The appeal will be reviewed after obtaining updated VA treatment records.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for various disabilities due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their etiology and a need for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a bilateral foot disability, to include corns on his feet, and for a sinus related disability, to include headaches. The remaining claims of service connection for hypertension, bilateral ankle arthritis, and bilateral knee arthritis have been reopened but denied.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at 50% for the period on appeal, with very frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks productive of severe economic inadaptability.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to new and material evidence having been received. The appeals are now pending further development.

The Veteran's initial claim for a rating of 10 percent for migraine and tension headaches was granted, effective from August 15, 2011 to October 27, 2016.,From October 27, 2016 to February 6, 2019, the Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 30 percent was denied. From February 6, 2019 forward, he is now entitled to a 30 percent rating.

The Veteran's chronic migraines are at least as likely as not related to his service-connected Meniere's disease, which aggravates his headaches. Service connection for migraine headaches is granted.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are found to be related to his active service, with the Board resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.,The Veteran's migraines and skin disorder are remanded for further development as a VA examination is needed.

The Veteran's migraines, mesenteric carcinoid tumor of the ileum, liver cancer, and lymph node cancer are all found to be related to service. However, her back disability is not found to be related to service.,For the period on appeal, a rating of 70 percent for major depressive disorder has been granted.

The Veteran's PTSD rating is restored to 70% effective September 1, 2019.,The Veteran is granted TDIU from September 21, 2015.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's sleep disorder and headache disorder are not separate from his service-connected psychiatric disability, and thus cannot be rated separately. The case is being remanded to obtain an opinion on whether these conditions are aggravated by his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the current nature and severity of the Veteran's headaches, specifically noting that medication effects need to be considered. The Veteran will need a VA examination for this condition.

The Veteran's headaches, which he claims began in service, are now considered service-connected.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection of migraine headaches, depression, and psychosomatic seizures. The claim for migraine headaches was reopened based on new evidence showing current treatment but not finding a link to service. Service connection was denied for depression and psychosomatic seizures due to lack of in-service onset or relationship.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's headache disorder.

The Veteran's migraines are rated at 50 percent, and his right knee chondromalacia is rated at 10 percent. The left foot disability was denied.

The Veteran's claim for total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU) was denied as his service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from securing and following substantially gainful employment.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for various conditions due to insufficient evidence or need for additional development.

The Veteran's Migraine Headaches are rated at 50 percent from January 22, 2020 and granted. The compensable rating for Traumatic Brain Injury prior to January 22, 2020 is denied. The issue of TDIU has been raised.