Migraines & headaches decisions — 2022

The Board has dismissed the issue of whether new and material evidence had been received to reopen the previously denied claim of entitlement to service connection for a right leg injury with blood clots. The remaining issues have been remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient reasons and bases for denying a rating in excess of 10 percent for the Veteran's service-connected headache disability. The Veteran is required to provide updated VA treatment records, identify any private treatment records, and obtain relevant SSA records.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for updated VA treatment records and a mental health examination. The issues of increasing his disability ratings are still pending.

The Veteran's entitlement to a 50 percent rating for residuals of head injury (headaches) prior to December 9, 2019 is granted. The Veteran's entitlement to an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for residuals of head injury (headaches) and to an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for a lumbar spine disability prior to December 11, 2017 are denied. The cervical spine disability issue is remanded.

The Veteran's headache disability is granted a 30 percent rating, but not higher.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for depression has been dismissed as he withdrew his appeal in the November 2021 hearing. The remaining issues of service connection have been remanded.

The Board has remanded several issues related to service connection for various conditions, including left kidney condition, migraine headaches, left testicle condition, right testicle condition, foot condition, right shoulder condition, stomach ulcers, an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD), ED, eye condition, and sleep apnea. The effective dates for these claims are not addressed in the decision.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not meet the criteria for a TDIU prior to December 1, 2015. The issue of entitlement to a 10 percent rating under 38 C.F.R. � 3.324 is also REMANDED as additional development is needed.

The Veteran is granted a TDIU from January 9, 2014. The Board also remanded the issue of whether a TDIU was warranted prior to that date.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not render him in need of regular aid and attendance, as he is able to perform daily activities with assistance when needed.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a migraine headache disability was reopened and granted. The claims for cervical spine disability and stomach condition (including GERD) related to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune are remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including bilateral hearing loss, right eye disability, right knee disability, left knee disability, sinusitis, and headaches have been denied. The case is remanded for further development regarding the issues of service connection for sinusitis and headaches.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development and examination, including a VA psychiatric and headache disability examination. The issues of increased ratings for service-connected psychiatric and headache disabilities are also remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to new evidence and incomplete VA medical records. The Veteran will need a new examination for his skin condition, hemorrhoids, bilateral hearing loss, and residuals of a head injury.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus. The claims for increased evaluations of lumbar strain and right knee disabilities, as well as the claim for service connection for migraines, are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's claims for an increased rating for migraine headaches and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a new VA examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's headaches are related to his active duty service.

The Veteran's tension headaches are currently rated at 30 percent, and the Board found no evidence of very frequent, completely prostrating attacks that would warrant a higher rating.,Prior to September 20, 2021, the Veteran's right trigeminal nerve disability was rated as noncompensable (0%). The VA examiner noted mild incomplete paralysis with symptoms such as numbness and increased salivation. The Board found no evidence of moderate or severe impairment warranting a higher rating.,From September 20, 2021, the Veteran's right trigeminal nerve disability was rated at 10 percent based on moderate incomplete paralysis, including symptoms like facial numbness, pain, and difficulty chewing.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the severity of the Veteran's migraine headaches prior to January 24, 2014. The Veteran seeks a compensable rating for his service-connected migraine headaches.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for degenerative disease of the lumbar spine and head injury, to include TBI and headaches due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the relationship between his current conditions and military service.