Migraines & headaches decisions — 2022

The Veteran's major depressive disorder is granted, but the claims for headaches, low back disability, tingling in the left foot, and erectile dysfunction are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral eye disorder, right ankle disability, and left ankle disability have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew her appeals during a hearing.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for acquired psychiatric disorder (MDD and sleep disturbances) has been reopened due to new evidence received since the last rating decision.

The Board has remanded several issues for further development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling a new examination for the right ankle disability.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for headaches, hypertension, and CVA due to new evidence regarding performance evaluations during service. The TDIU claim remains inextricably intertwined with these issues.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings for post-traumatic headaches, sleep apnea, and right hand fractures has been withdrawn. The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for sleep apnea and initial compensable rating for residuals of fractures of the fourth and fifth fingers of the right hand.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for various conditions have been dismissed due to withdrawal of the claims.,No new evidence or changes in disability status were presented, and all issues on appeal are now closed.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him so helpless as to need the regular aid and attendance of another person, leading to a grant of special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance.

The Veteran's appeal for increased disability ratings for migraines headaches and a psychiatric disorder is being remanded due to the submission of additional VA treatment records and examination reports. The AOJ will consider these new documents in their first instance.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for migraines and tension headaches, finding that there was no evidence to support a direct relationship with his military service or any other condition. The Board also found insufficient evidence linking the headaches to his service-connected tinnitus.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for unspecified depressive disorder is dismissed.,The previously denied claim for service connection for non-allergic vasomotor rhinitis has been reopened and granted on secondary basis to his service-connected obstructive sleep apnea.,Service connection for hypertension is granted as secondary to obesity, which was caused by his service-connected obstructive sleep apnea.,Service connection for cerebral infarction is granted as secondary to his service-connected obstructive sleep apnea.,Service connection for diabetes mellitus is granted as secondary to his service-connected obstructive sleep apnea.,Service connection for migraine headaches is granted as secondary to his service-connected obstructive sleep apnea.,Service connection for sleep impairment is denied.,Service connection for erectile dysfunction is granted as secondary to his service-connected hypertension or diabetes mellitus.,Service connection for gastroenteritis is denied.,Service connection for chronic kidney disease is granted as secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus.,Service connection for rhinitis, sinusitis, and bronchitis is granted as related to service.,Service connection for fatigue or chronic fatigue syndrome is denied.,Special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance of another person is granted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for headaches, tinnitus, head injury/TBI, and residual head injury scar have been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence.,Service connection has been granted for all four conditions.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings and TDIU is being remanded due to procedural issues, including the need to consider extraschedular considerations for his headaches.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's sinusitis and headache disorder are related to service, but has remanded for further examination regarding his lumbar spine disability.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment prior to April 9, 2014. From April 9, 2014, the Veteran is in receipt of a combined disability rating of 100 percent, which moots any TDIU claim.

The Veteran's initial 50 percent rating for headaches is granted prior to September 28, 2020. The Board found that the Veteran experienced very frequent and prolonged attacks of severe economic inadaptability due to his service-connected tension headaches.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating of his bilateral plantar fasciitis has been withdrawn. The Board has remanded the issues of a compensable rating for migraines and TDIU due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that additional evidentiary development is necessary prior to the adjudication of the issues on appeal, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and private medical records. The Veteran's musculoskeletal conditions (knees and shoulders) and migraine headaches are also remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient prior opinions and incomplete records. The Veteran's headaches need further examination and review.

The Veteran's service-connected mental disabilities, including PTSD and major depressive disorder, render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's appeal for a compensable evaluation for seasonal allergic rhinitis with headaches has been withdrawn and is dismissed.,New and material evidence having been received, the application to reopen claims of service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and left hip disability have been granted.