Migraines & headaches decisions — 2022

The Board has denied service connection for respiratory disorder, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), headaches, bilateral hip disability, bilateral knee disability, and bilateral ankle disability. The claims for bilateral elbow and wrist disabilities are remanded.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination due to insufficient evidence in some areas, including medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied as new and material evidence was not received to reopen the claims. The Board also found that there is no current diagnosis of a left knee disorder, bilateral foot disorders, bilateral hip disorders, eye disorder, or skeletal arthritis. Service connection for headaches was also denied.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate VA examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's migraines. The case will be returned for further development.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are granted as service connected due to their onset within one year of separation from active duty.

Service connection for headaches and a rating in excess of 20 percent for lumbar spine disability prior to May 3, 2007 are denied. The Veteran's TDIU claim is also denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of head injury, to include TBI and headaches due to a lack of evidence showing that these conditions were incurred during active service or caused by an event, injury, or disease occurring in active service.

The Veteran's service-connected duodenal ulcer, rhinitis, headaches, and asthma do not render him unemployable. His TDIU claim is denied as his combined disability rating of 80% does not meet the schedular requirement for a TDIU.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder and unspecified anxiety disorder are rated at 70 percent, effective from November 5, 2014.,Service connection for headaches is granted as secondary to service-connected major depressive disorder and unspecified anxiety disorder.

The Veteran's initial rating for TBI residuals prior to May 7, 2018 was denied as his condition did not meet the criteria for a higher than 10 percent rating.,For PTSD with residuals of TBI from May 7, 2018, the Veteran's claim is remanded due to insufficient evidence provided by the AOJ.

The Board has found that more development is necessary prior to final adjudication of the claims on appeal, including VA examinations for fatigue, multiple joint pain, and headache disabilities. The Veteran's service connection claims are remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, headaches with forgetfulness, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower and upper extremities, and obstructive sleep apnea have all been denied. The Board found that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his military service or exposure to herbicides.

The Board has granted service connection for migraines and found that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability warrants a noncompensable rating.

The Veteran's service-connected migraine headaches, hearing loss, and tinnitus rendered him unemployable prior to August 5, 2011. The Board has determined that there is a reasonable possibility of TDIU on an extraschedular basis.

The Board has dismissed all claims of service connection for various conditions, including right knee osteoarthritis and other musculoskeletal issues, as well as psychiatric disorders. The appeal is dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has denied service connection for chronic headaches and remanded the issue of service connection for a low back disability due to in-service mechanical duties.

The Board has denied service connection for migraine headaches and remanded the case for further development regarding cervical strain.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for a stroke with residuals, major depressive disorder, headaches, and tinnitus have been granted. The Board found that the Veteran's current conditions are at least as likely as not due to his service-connected hypertension.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and tension headaches render him unable to secure or maintain any substantially gainful occupation, leading to a TDIU award.

The Veteran's hypertension is rated as noncompensable prior to June 17, 2019, and as 10 percent disabling thereafter. He seeks higher ratings for his hypertension.,Prior to June 17, 2019, the Veteran's headaches were rated as noncompensable; from June 17, 2019, to February 22, 2021, he was granted a 30 percent rating; and from February 22, 2021 onwards, he is now granted a maximum 50 percent rating for headaches.