Migraines & headaches decisions — 2022

The Veteran's combined disability rating is 100 percent, and he meets the schedular criteria for a TDIU. However, there is no evidence that any single service-connected condition prevents him from maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a headache disorder, claimed as migraine headaches, and an initial rating higher than 30 percent for his surgical scar, status post excision of left fronto-temporal dermoid cyst.

The Veteran's appeal of the claim for bilateral hearing loss was dismissed. The Board also remanded several other claims, including those for an acquired psychiatric disorder and various musculoskeletal disabilities.

The Veteran's service-connected migraine headaches are rated at 30 percent, but no higher. The rating is granted based on the severity of his symptoms and their impact on work.

The Veteran's initial ratings for migraine headaches and gastrointestinal disabilities have been granted, with a maximum of 50 percent for the headache disability. The Raynaud's syndrome rating has been increased to 40 percent from August 26, 2019, but remains denied prior to that date and after December 2, 2019. Dermatitis is also granted.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render her in need of regular aid and attendance, resulting in the grant of special monthly compensation (SMC) based on this need. The issue of SMC based on housebound status is moot due to the grant of SMC for aid and attendance.

The Veteran's appeals for compensable ratings for service-connected headaches and GERD have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal.

The Veteran's headaches have been granted a disability rating of 50 percent, the highest available under VA regulations. The gastroesophageal reflux disease remains rated at 10 percent.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including psychiatric disability, migraines, left shoulder and right shoulder disabilities, lumbar spine disability, tinnitus, hypertension, left knee disability, right foot disability, and right leg scar, rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment. The Board granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Veteran's vertigo and back disorder were not shown as chronic in service, did not manifest to a compensable degree within the applicable presumptive period, and continuity of symptomatology was not established. The Board denies these claims.,The Veteran's GERD is not secondary to his service-connected psychiatric disability or related to an in-service injury or disease. The Board denies this claim.,The Veteran's headaches were not shown as chronic in service and did not manifest to a compensable degree within the applicable presumptive period. Continuity of symptomatology was not established, nor is there evidence linking the current condition to an in-service injury or disease. The Board denies this claim.,The Veteran's right ankle disorder, left ankle disorder, right foot disorder, left foot disorder, right hand disorder, right hip disorder, and left hip disorder were not shown as chronic in service and did not manifest to a compensable degree within the applicable presumptive period. Continuity of symptomatology was not established, nor is there evidence linking the current conditions to an in-service injury or disease. The Board denies these claims.,The Veteran's right knee disorder and left knee disorder were not shown as chronic in service and did not manifest to a compensable degree within the applicable presumptive period. Continuity of symptomatology was not established, nor is there evidence linking the current conditions to an in-service injury or disease. The Board denies these claims.,The Veteran's neck disorder was not shown as chronic in service and did not manifest to a compensable degree within the applicable presumptive period. Continuity of symptomatology was not established, nor is there evidence linking the current condition to an in-service injury or disease. The Board denies this claim.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for left knee, left ankle, bilateral foot, and headache disabilities. The reasons given were that there was no evidence showing these conditions were incurred or aggravated by his time in service.

Service connection for ischemic heart disease is granted under the PACT Act. Service connection for tinnitus is granted.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is being remanded for extraschedular consideration due to her service-connected migraines and hemorrhoids, which prevent her from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an increased rating for migraine headaches and a TDIU due to ongoing issues with his migraines. The effective date of any award will be determined based on the evidence provided.

The Veteran's service connection claims for migraine including migraine variants and seborrheic dermatitis have been granted. The cervical spine, right elbow, left elbow, and memory problems disability claims are remanded.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's nerve disability, including as secondary to his service-connected nerve root syndrome C-8 with limitation of motion (LOM), should be remanded for further development and consideration.

The Board has granted service connection for headaches as secondary to bipolar disorder, but the issues of service connection for hepatitis C and liver scarring are remanded due to lack of substantial compliance with prior remand directives.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection of migraine headaches and hypertensive vascular disease, leading to their dismissal.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension and headaches. The remaining claims of service connection for an eye disability, a head disability, and TDIU prior to February 22, 2016 are remanded.,Service connection is granted for hypertension due to herbicide exposure. Service connection is also granted for headaches as they were aggravated by the Veteran's service-connected hypertension. The remaining claims of service connection and TDIU are being remanded.

The Board has partially vacated its decision regarding increased ratings for bilateral pes planus with callus formation and migraine headaches due to the Veteran's withdrawal of earlier effective date claims. The issues are being remanded for further evaluation.