Migraines & headaches decisions — 2023

The Board has granted service connection for left and right knee osteoarthritis, finding that the Veteran's symptoms are related to his active duty.,Service connection was also granted for migraines, with the reasoning being that the Veteran reported experiencing these headaches since deployment.

The Board denied service connection for small vessel disease in brain (vascular dementia) and migraine headaches, finding no current disability diagnoses or medical evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Veteran's initial claim for a compensable rating for tension headaches prior to April 3, 2015 was denied. From April 3, 2015, the Veteran received an increased rating of 50 percent for her tension headaches.

The Board denied service connection for a back disability and a headache disorder, finding that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for direct service connection due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of right eye disability, headache disability, and hearing loss disability are remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for left knee disability, headache disability, anemia, and residual scars due to incomplete records and need for further examination.

The Veteran's initial compensable disability rating for headaches is denied as his headaches occurred with less frequent attacks, not meeting the criteria for a 10 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 8100.

The Veteran's service connection for migraine headaches and unspecified depressive disorder has been restored. The right knee disability claim is being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination.

The Veteran's current headache disability is granted as service-connected. The issue of service connection for sinusitis, to include allergic rhinitis and deviated septum, is remanded.

The Veteran's claim for a higher initial rating for his lumbosacral spine disability was denied as the evidence did not support his contention that it is more disabling than currently evaluated.,The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his migraine headaches was granted with assignment of a 50% rating effective from December 29, 2013.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable disability rating for migraines and service connection for bilateral hearing loss is remanded due to the need for additional examinations and consideration of new evidence.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions and a missed examination, requiring further development.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, sleep condition (to include sleep apnea), and headaches are all granted as service-connected.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered her unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation since July 24, 2012. A TDIU is granted from that date.

The Veteran's claim for a temporary total disability rating for PTSD is dismissed as she is not currently service-connected for PTSD. Her claims of entitlement to compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for aphthous ulcers are denied due to lack of proximate cause.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service-connected.,TDIU is granted based on the combined rating of her service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for pigmentary glaucoma is dismissed. The claim of entitlement to a TDIU from March 8, 2018 is granted and the claim prior to that date is denied.

The Board has found that further development is necessary for the Veteran's claims, including obtaining SSA records and VA treatment records.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable disability rating for migraines prior to July 18, 2018, is denied.,The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and lateral epicondylitis (claimed as left elbow injury).

The Board has determined that further development and action is needed with respect to the Veteran's claims for service connection due to exposure to burn pits during his military service in the Persian Gulf.