Migraines & headaches decisions — 2022

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including chronic kidney disease and multiple musculoskeletal conditions, rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment prior to January 27, 2021. From that date, his combined disability rating was 100 percent due to the combination of all his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD and other trauma and stressor related disorder was granted. The Board found that the Veteran's current PTSD symptoms are at least as likely as not linked to his service in South Korea.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for migraine headaches secondary to service-connected tinnitus is remanded. A VA examiner is needed to determine if the migraines were caused or aggravated by the service-connected tinnitus.

The Veteran's appeals for increased evaluations and service connection have been withdrawn. The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's back, psychiatric disabilities, hip, shoulder, knee, and other conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected vascular headaches did not manifest as characteristic prostrating attacks, and thus a compensable evaluation is denied.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's claim for a compensable disability rating for headaches. The issue of service connection for low back pain including residuals of cysts is remanded due to a duty to assist error.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for tension headaches and remanded it for further development, including a new VA examination. The Veteran contends her headaches are related to her right foot disability and service-connected adjustment disorder.

The Veteran's increased disability rating claim for left trigeminal neuralgia was denied as the condition does not more nearly approximate complete paralysis of the fifth (trigeminal) cranial nerve.,The Veteran's initial disability rating claim for migraine headaches was denied as his headache symptoms do not meet the criteria for a 50% disability rating due to lack of very frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks.

The Board denied increased ratings for migraine headaches and PTSD, finding that the Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to his consistent work history and ability to perform full-time work.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, claimed as PTSD, anger, frustration, fidgety, periods of silence, paranoid ways, and always on guard, was denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not have a diagnosis of PTSD linked to his service or any other diagnosed condition.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for migraine headaches was denied. The Board found that there is no evidence showing a current disability related to service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for headaches, left knee disability, and heart condition due to inadequate examinations and lack of evidence addressing continuity of symptoms since service.

The Veteran's claim for a disability rating greater than 30 percent for migraine headaches has been denied.,The Veteran's claim for TDIU prior to December 20, 2016 is remanded and referred to the Director of Compensation Service for extraschedular consideration.

The Veteran's initial rating for migraines was granted at a maximum of 50 percent from July 11, 2005 until July 1, 2016.,The Veteran's claim for TDIU from July 11, 2005 to July 1, 2011 is remanded due to unclear employment history and the need for a retrospective medical opinion.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted for tinnitus, migraine headaches, lumbar strain, bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy (both legs), right foot plantar fasciitis, left foot plantar fasciitis, right knee patellofemoral syndrome, left knee patellofemoral syndrome, and chronic left ankle pain. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder (anxiety disorder) is also service connected.

The Veteran's tension headaches did not meet the criteria for a compensable initial evaluation prior to April 20, 2020.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have prevented him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation since October 11, 2015.

The Board has dismissed all service connection claims due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has granted an initial 10 percent disability rating for the Veteran's migraine headaches, finding that his headaches average once every two months over the last several months and result in extreme exhaustion or powerlessness.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional consideration of new evidence, including VA examinations and treatment records.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted, with the exception of hyperlipidemia. The Board found that hyperlipidemia does not constitute a disability for VA benefits purposes.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for fatigue, muscle pain, and joint pain have been reopened due to the submission of new evidence. The claim is being remanded for further examination and opinion.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (including a mood disorder, anxiety, and depression), migraine headaches with vertebrobasilar features, and hypertrophic degenerative disease of the back have been reopened due to the submission of new evidence. The claim is being remanded for further examination and opinion.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for a cognitive disorder and vertigo have been reopened due to the submission of new evidence. The claim is being remanded for further examination and opinion.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for a low back disability has been reopened due to the submission of new evidence. The claim is being remanded for further examination and opinion.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for radiculopathy of the left lower extremity (LLE) and right lower extremity (RLE) have been reopened due to the submission of new evidence. The claim is being remanded for further examination and opinion.