Migraines & headaches decisions — 2022

The Board has granted a TDIU on a schedular basis from August 31, 2012. However, the claim for TDIU on an extraschedular basis prior to that date is remanded due to insufficient evidence.

Service connection is granted for right ear hearing loss and tinnitus, both of which are service-connected under direct criteria.,The Veteran's cervical spine/neck disability, residuals of head injury, migraines, seizure disorder, lumbar spine disability, disabilities of the bilateral upper extremities, to include shoulder, arm, and radiculopathy, as well as left ear hearing loss, remain in appellate status.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings are being remanded due to his failure to attend VA examinations and the need for additional private treatment records.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for headaches is remanded due to incomplete medical records and the need for a VA examination.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeal, leaving no issues for further consideration.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea. The claims of entitlement to increased ratings for PTSD, TBI, and migraine headaches are remanded for further development. Additionally, the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities is also remanded.

The Veteran's tension headaches have been rated at the maximum allowable schedular rating of 50 percent, which is the highest possible rating under VA regulations.

The Board has granted service connection for pancreatitis, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and headaches as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's cervical spine degenerative joint disease is rated at 20 percent, and his headaches are rated at 30 percent effective April 20, 2021. The appeal for higher ratings remains denied.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional examinations and development to determine the severity of his migraine headaches, lumbar spine disability, and TDIU claim. The issues include increased ratings for migraines and lumbar pathology with right leg radiculopathy, as well as a TDIU based on service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and initial rating for his right knee disability due to incomplete military personnel records, inadequate VA examination, and need for further development.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea, headaches, and a skin disability of the hands and feet.,All three conditions are found to have had their onset during active duty service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for depression has been reopened and granted.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for headaches has also been reopened and granted.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the schedular requirements for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU). The Board finds that his combined disability picture does not prevent him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for headache disability and ulcerative colitis due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the onset and etiology of these conditions, as well as a need for further examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate opinions regarding the relationship between the Veteran's headache disability and his service, specifically exposure to burn pits during his active duty in the Persian Gulf War.

The Board has granted the Veteran's request to change his VR&E training program from obtaining an associate degree in early childhood development to obtaining a CDA certificate, as this is more feasible given his service-connected disabilities and remaining entitlement.

The Veteran's service-connected chronic headaches have prevented her from securing and maintaining substantially gainful employment since June 29, 2015. The Board has granted a TDIU on an extraschedular basis.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of migraine headaches is remanded due to the need for a VA examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for headaches, lower back condition, acquired psychiatric disability (including PTSD and major depressive disorder), left hip injury, and skin rash on buttocks and chest have been granted. The cases of the left hip injury and skin rash are not currently considered as they do not meet the criteria for a current disability.