Migraines & headaches decisions — 2021

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including hypertension, headaches, ankle and leg disabilities, knee disability, and shoulder arthritis, were denied as there was no evidence of a current disability or relationship to service.

The Board has dismissed all service connection claims related to the Veteran's exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune, as well as his increased rating and TDIU claims. The appeal is dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's claim for an increased initial disability rating greater than 70 percent for PTSD was denied.,The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected PTSD was granted.

The Veteran's initial claim for a compensable evaluation for tension headaches was denied as his headaches did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.,Service connection for a right knee disability secondary to service-connected left knee chondromalacia was also denied due to insufficient evidence linking the current condition to service.

The Board has granted service connection for stroke residuals as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected traumatic brain injury (TBI) and migraine headaches.

The Board has remanded several claims, including reopening of service connection for various conditions and determining whether the Veteran is eligible for Chapter 35 Dependents' Educational Assistance benefits. The VA must obtain updated treatment records and Social Security Administration disability records.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues related to increased ratings for service-connected disabilities and the TDIU issue. Additional development is needed before a final decision can be made.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for TBI and related headaches, as well as cervical spine disability. The claims are being remanded due to a lack of medical opinions regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's right ankle disability is rated at the maximum schedular rating of 20 percent, and his service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from securing or maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for migraine has been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Veteran's skin cancer on his upper lip is granted as service-connected, while other issues remain pending.

The Veteran's claim for an increase in disability rating from 30 to 50 percent for migraine headaches is remanded due to the need for a retroactive medical opinion regarding the nature and severity of his headaches between November 9, 1983 and February 11, 2013.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection for rheumatoid arthritis and an increased rating for migraine headaches due to the appellant's withdrawal of these claims.

The Veteran's gynecological disability, including PCOS with uterine leiomyoma, is currently rated at the maximum allowed (30%) and no higher.,The Veteran’s migraine headaches are rated at the maximum allowed (50%), as they meet the criteria for very frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks productive of severe economic inadaptability.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection and increased rating of right knee strain, neck disability, left upper extremity disability, and headaches due to conflicting evidence or need for further development.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, but has remanded them for further development and examination.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration, including obtaining VA treatment records, a VA examination to evaluate the Veteran's ability to work due to his service-connected disabilities, and referral of the TDIU claim to the Director of Compensation Service.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as she withdrew her appeal prior to the promulgation of a decision. Her claims for higher ratings, service connection, and TDIU have been addressed in recent rating decisions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's headache disability did not begin during service or is otherwise related to an in-service injury, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Board denied service connection for headaches as secondary to service-connected intervertebral disc syndrome with spinal stenosis, finding that the Veteran's headaches are not caused or aggravated by his service-connected condition.