Migraines & headaches decisions — 2022

The Veteran's initial claim for a higher disability rating for migraine headaches was granted, with the effective date being February 12, 2016. The Veteran now receives a 50% disability rating for his migraines from that date onward.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for cervical spine disability, headaches, right and left upper extremity radiculopathy due to in-service head trauma. An addendum VA medical opinion is needed to address the etiology of the Veteran's cervical spine disability.

The Veteran's service-connected headaches did not prevent him from obtaining or retaining substantially gainful employment prior to September 22, 2011. The Board denied the claim for a TDIU on an extraschedular basis.

The Veteran's tension headaches are rated at 30 percent, which is the maximum rating available under the applicable Diagnostic Code.,The Veteran's reversible obstructive airway disease warrants a remand for further examination and evaluation to determine if an increased rating is warranted.

The Veteran's claims for increased disability evaluation, service connection for a neck condition, and service connection for migraine headaches are remanded due to the need for new VA examinations.

The Board has granted service connection for tension or muscle contraction headaches, hypertension, status post cholecystectomy, and abdominal scarring associated with the cholecystectomy. The issues of service connection for a right foot disability, left foot disability, right Achilles tendinitis, left Achilles tendinitis, right ankle disability, left ankle disability, left knee disability, right knee disability, low back disability, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), jaundiced eyes with a residual left eye scar, and dermatitis are remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for fibromyalgia, sinusitis, bilateral fibrocystic breast disease, headache disability, and eye disability due to incomplete examinations and lack of consideration of relevant medical records.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed as he withdrew his claims for higher ratings for migraines and pes planus. His claim for service connection for tinnitus, right AC separation, PTSD, and gastrointestinal disorder is granted with a 70% rating.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for headaches and TDIU due to service-connected disabilities. The claims are being remanded because of inadequate medical opinions, in part due to a lack of consideration of the Veteran's lay statements regarding his headache symptoms since service.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional examinations and consideration of new evidence regarding his service-connected tension headaches, lumbar degenerative disc disease, right knee degenerative joint disease, left knee degenerative joint disease, and lichen planus. The appeals for increased ratings are being remanded as well.

The Veteran's emergency medical treatment at Sarasota Memorial Hospital for sinus headaches, numbness, double vision, and panic was approved. The treatment was deemed necessary due to the severity of his symptoms and the difficulty in reaching a VA facility.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inconsistencies in the VA examination report and the need for additional development of records.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied due to the absence of evidence showing a current disability related to his in-service positive tuberculin reaction test.,Service connection was also denied for cardiovascular disease, bilateral CTS, low back disability, headaches, and insomnia. The denial was based on the lack of evidence demonstrating an association between these conditions and service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient VA examination opinions regarding his claimed disabilities, particularly those related to periods of National Guard and Reserve service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for further consideration of his TDIU claim based on a single service-connected disability. The Board will refer this matter to the Director of Compensation Service for an extraschedular rating under 38 C.F.R. § 4.16(b).

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to address the Veteran's claims for service connection for various musculoskeletal and neurological disabilities, including arthritis of the knees, ankles, feet, and low back, as well as headaches and hypertension. The remand requires obtaining medical opinions regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's migraines have resulted in very frequent completely prostrating attacks productive of severe economic inadaptability, warranting a 50% rating.

The Board has remanded the claims for recurrent urinary tract infections, tinnitus, and headaches due to the need for additional development and medical opinions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and opinions. The AOJ will seek SSA records, arrange for a VA examination, and consider new evidence.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for headaches and myopia have been dismissed. The Board has remanded the remaining issues due to insufficient evidence or need for additional examination.