Migraines & headaches decisions — 2022

The Veteran's claim for TDIU prior to December 18, 2015 is remanded due to the need for further development and examination. The AOJ must verify the date of last full-time employment and schedule a VA examination to assess functional impairment from service-connected disabilities.

The Board has dismissed all issues of service connection as the Veteran requested withdrawal of the appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a kidney disability was denied. The Board also remanded several other issues, including increased ratings and TDIU.

The Veteran's service-connected migraines have been restored to a 10 percent rating effective May 1, 2014. The appeal for an increased rating is denied.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 30 percent for her headache disability from July 9, 2011 to August 15, 2012 was denied. The claim for residuals of bilateral bunionectomy is remanded.,A VA examination will be scheduled to assess the severity and any functional impairment resulting from the Veteran's service-connected residuals of bilateral bunionectomy.

The Veteran's service connection claim for headaches is denied, while the claim for cryptogenic sensory polyneuropathy is granted.

The Veteran's claims for asthma, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and headaches are being remanded due to the addition of new VA treatment records to his case file.

The Board has decided to remand four issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims for low back disability, GERD, headaches, and ichthyosis vulgaris. The Veteran needs to undergo VA examinations to determine the current severity of his disabilities and whether they are related to service.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, fatigue, and headaches, are granted service connection. The cervical spine issue is dismissed due to withdrawal of appeal. Fatigue and headache issues are remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's separate 10 percent rating for TBI residuals was restored effective April 30, 2022. The restoration is subject to the regulations governing the payment of monetary award.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for a TDIU as her combined disability rating is at least 70 percent, but she cannot secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation due to her PTSD and other service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at a maximum of 50 percent, effective January 13, 2009. The Board found that the Veteran's condition warranted this rating based on very frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks productive of severe economic inadaptability.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for headaches (claimed as secondary to PTSD) has been reopened. The claims for service connection for pain and numbness in the left hand, and for a rating in excess of 10 percent for residuals of a right ankle fracture are remanded.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for sexual dysfunction and granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, alcohol and substance abuse, bilateral pes planus, migraine headaches, cataracts, vertigo, and glaucoma. The claims for left ankle/foot disorders other than pes planus, right knee injuries, and left knee injuries are denied.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection and increased ratings in multiple conditions, including lumbar spine degenerative joint disease, radiculopathy of the lower extremities, arm conditions, knee conditions, heart condition, high blood pressure, mental health condition, and headaches. The claims are dismissed.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to determine the etiology of the Veteran's bilateral knee disabilities, acquired psychiatric disability, migraines, and sinusitis. The claims are being remanded for further development.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings have been dismissed as the Board has already granted favorable decisions on these issues.,The Veteran's claims for higher initial disability ratings and SMC remain pending, and further review is required.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability was granted in a March 18, 2022 rating decision. The appeal for service connection for migraine headaches is remanded.

Service connection is granted for lumbar-spine disorder and COPD.,The claims for acquired psychiatric disorder, headaches, and broken-jaw residuals are remanded due to the need for additional evidence.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his depressive disorder, bilateral knee disabilities, IBS, migraine headaches, spinal stenosis, and radiculopathies, rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation in his previous employment as an oil driller. The Board has granted a TDIU effective from February 2, 2015.