Migraines & headaches decisions — 2022

The Veteran's tension headaches are currently rated at 50 percent, the maximum schedular rating available under Diagnostic Code 8100. The Board has granted a 50 percent evaluation for the entire period on appeal.

The Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disorder and migraine headaches resulted in unemployability prior to September 27, 2019. The Board granted a TDIU based on the near-equal evidence presented.

The Board denied compensation under the provisions of 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for atherosclerosis of the abdominal aorta due to VA's carelessness, negligence, or lack of proper skill in prescribing Atenolol.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including for an acquired mental health condition, bilateral foot conditions, headaches, and a left leg condition. The decision also includes a recommendation for TDIU based on these issues.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent her from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment consistent with her educational and occupational background prior to April 16, 2019.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are being remanded due to outstanding VA treatment records, private treatment records, and the need for additional examinations.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus, type II, hypertension, kidney condition, headache disability, acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD), and sleep apnea due to exposure to herbicide agents during service. Further development is needed to verify if herbicide agents were used at Davisville Naval Construction Battalion Center while the Veteran was stationed there from February 1969 to December 1969.

The Board has granted a 50 percent evaluation for tension headaches prior to February 20, 2020. The case is remanded for further development regarding service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and TDIU.

The Veteran's application to reopen her claims for migraine headaches, gynecological disability (menorrhagia and fibroids), constipation, and chronic fatigue syndrome was granted. The claim for service connection for migraine headaches on a secondary basis is also granted.,The Veteran's applications to reopen her claims for gynecological disability (menorrhagia and fibroids) and constipation were granted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for sinusitis, migraine headaches, and a back disability are all granted. The Board found that the Veteran had preexisting conditions but did not worsen during service.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection of various knee, foot, and leg conditions have been withdrawn. The appeal for a higher rating for migraines has been denied as the current rating adequately reflects his symptoms.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection and increased rating for various conditions, as well as the issue of whether the appellant's bad conduct discharge is a bar to VA benefits. The character of discharge issue must be addressed first.

The Veteran's tension headaches are rated at 50% since the appeal period began, which is the maximum rating allowed under the criteria for this condition.

The Board has granted service connection for a TMJ disability and remanded the Veteran's claims regarding cervical spine, migraines, sleep apnea, chronic cough condition, soft to liquid diet, muscle spasms of the face and neck, Freys condition, and scars of the face and neck disabilities due to her now service-connected TMJ disability.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to new and material evidence being submitted. The Veteran's headaches, right foot/ankle disability, and acquired psychiatric disorder are all being reconsidered.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and higher ratings were denied.,For the period beginning December 24, 2019, the Veteran's service-connected post traumatic headaches have been rated at 30 percent disabling and his panic disorder without agoraphobia and other specified trauma or stressor related disorder has been rated at 70 percent disabling.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for hypertension and migraine headaches have been reopened.,Service connection has been granted for migraine headaches, but the claim for hypertension remains pending as it was remanded by the Board.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for skin disability, rheumatoid arthritis, and headaches due to unclear findings from previous VA examinations. The TDIU claim is also remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the pending service connection claims.

The Veteran's cervicogenic migraines are rated at a 30 percent rating effective March 15, 2018. The claim for a higher initial rating prior to that date is denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities result in the loss of use of both lower extremities, necessitating constant use of a walker. The Board has granted financial assistance for specially adapted housing but denied the special home adaptation grant as moot.