Migraines & headaches decisions — 2022

The Veteran withdrew his appeals regarding the service connection for a head injury, scar on the head, and headaches, as well as the initial rating for bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and effective dates are being remanded due to procedural issues. The Board will issue a Statement of the Case (SOC) in response to these claims.

The Board has remanded the case due to a request for an in-person Decision Review Officer (DRO) hearing. The TDIU claim will be addressed again after scheduling this hearing.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional examinations and consideration of the issues related to his service-connected conditions, including bruxism (claimed as teeth grinding), migraine headaches, PTSD, lumbar strain, reactive airway disease, rheumatoid arthritis of the bilateral knees, tinnitus, restless leg syndrome, left elbow chronic epicondylitis, right foot plantar fasciitis, allergic rhinitis, status-post right 4th metacarpal fracture, bilateral shin splints, erectile dysfunction, scars on the bilateral knees and left elbow, right great toe onychomycosis, and acne.

The Veteran's application to reopen his claims for service connection for headaches, left ankle disability, right ankle disability, and low back disability has been granted.,The Board is remanding the cases of headaches, left ankle disability, and right ankle disability for further development.

The Board has remanded the cases due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical opinions and scheduling VA examinations.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for headaches as secondary to her service-connected intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS). The opinion provided by the VA examiner in October 2021 supports this decision, finding that the Veteran's headaches are at least as likely as not proximately due to or the result of her IVDS.

The Board has denied service connection for cervical spine condition, sciatic nerve radiculopathy (both lower extremities), bilateral lumbosacral disorder, and migraines. The claims of service connection for PTSD, depression and anxiety, and sleep disorder are remanded.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his headaches was denied. Prior to August 9, 2021, the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating due to infrequent prostrating attacks. From August 9, 2021 onwards, he is rated at 50 percent disabling for his service-connected headaches.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration due to incomplete medical opinions.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) at the housebound rate prior to May 28, 2019 was denied as he did not meet the criteria of being permanently and substantially confined to his immediate premises due to service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's right ring finger scar was granted service connection as it resulted from an injury during his active service. The Veteran's right hand disability and head trauma residuals are remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, left hip disability, and a rating in excess of 0 percent for migraine headache. The evidence does not support finding that these conditions are related to service or caused by any service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea, migraine headaches, and anxiety disorder and bipolar disorder. The decision is based on the Veteran's competent and credible lay statements regarding his symptoms in and since separation from service.

The Veteran's post-concussive headaches with dizziness have been rated at 50 percent since July 19, 2014 and the Veteran is granted a higher rating for this condition.,PTSD, to include depressive disorder, recurrent, with TBI to include neurocognitive disorder has not met the criteria for a 100 percent rating.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection claims related to his cervical strain, umbilical hernia, hepatitis C, and migraine headaches. The Veteran's deviated nasal septum, right wrist disorder, and umbilical hernia appeals were withdrawn.

The Board has denied service connection for left and right testicle conditions, as well as other issues including a stomach condition, migraine headaches, eye condition, foot condition, and right shoulder condition. The case is remanded for further development.

The Board has granted a non-compensable rating for migraines prior to November 28, 2017 and a 50 percent rating thereafter from that date. The Veteran's migraines are characterized by very frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks capable of producing severe economic inadaptability.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further action on her claims of increased ratings for migraine headaches and bacterial vaginitis.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is rated as noncompensable prior to August 10, 2022 and at least 20 percent thereafter. The Veteran's headaches are remanded for further development.