Migraines & headaches decisions — 2022

The Board has determined that there were errors in the decision-making process and has ordered a remand for several issues, including obtaining private treatment records related to the Veteran's headache disability and TBI, as well as conducting necessary development for entitlement to a Total Disability Rating Due to Individual Unemployability (TDIU).

The Veteran's service connection claim for migraines has been granted. The remaining issues on appeal are remanded due to procedural errors.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and clarification of the etiology of the Veteran's respiratory disorder and headache disorder.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating of her service-connected tension headaches is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to assess current severity.

The Veteran's application to reopen the claim of service connection for post-concussion syndrome (TBI) is granted. The claims for service connection for TBI and headaches, secondary to TBI are remanded due to incomplete records and need for a new examination.

The Veteran's irritable bowel syndrome is granted a 30% disability rating. Service connection for fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, sleep apnea, and migraines are denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment since March 28, 2014.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for headaches, recurring cellulitis, and vertigo has been granted. The claim for a compensable rating for status post fractured right mandible is remanded due to lack of evidence of functional impairment. Service connection for degenerative disc disease (DDD) of the lumbar spine remains pending.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral lung disability, to include COPD and carpal tunnel syndrome of the right upper extremity. The Veteran's claim for bilateral eye disability, headaches, left cubital tunnel syndrome, GERD, and erectile dysfunction is being remanded due to incomplete medical opinions.,Service connection cannot be granted as there is no evidence of a current disability in service records or subsequent treatment records.

The Veteran's appeal was denied for increased disability evaluations in various conditions, with some issues granted and others not. Service connection for a lung disorder was also established.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a TDIU as his service-connected disabilities did not preclude him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's service connection claims for various conditions are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and evaluations.,Specifically, the Board is requesting that the Veteran undergo VA examinations for his bilateral foot, thigh, knee, elbow, eye, skin, and acquired psychiatric disorders.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection for various disabilities as both the appellant and his authorized representative requested a withdrawal of these appeals.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating for PTSD due to a lack of adequate medical examination reports.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities are rated at 100%, combined. He does not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation (SMC) at the 's' rate, and his TDIU claim is dismissed as moot.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and increased ratings have been dismissed as he has withdrawn his appeal, indicating satisfaction with his current award.

The Board has determined that there is no evidence of a current Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) or its residuals, and thus service connection for TBI is denied. However, the Veteran's migraines have been found to be related to his active duty service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not prevent them from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment prior to February 5, 2016.

The Board has ordered additional development due to inconsistencies in the Veteran's leave usage and a need for an examination of his service-connected posttraumatic headache disability. The case is being remanded for these purposes.

The Board has denied service connection for headaches, a neurological disorder of the right upper extremity, and OSA. The claim for ED is being remanded due to insufficient evidence.,Service connection for ED will be further evaluated as it was not determined if there is a relationship between the condition and any service-connected disability.