Migraines & headaches decisions — 2023

The Board denied service connection for headaches and dizziness, finding no current disability related to service or a service-connected condition. The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood was also denied.

The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance since September 21, 2022 due to his service-connected disabilities.,The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation prior to September 21, 2022 was denied as there is no evidence of need for regular aid and attendance.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted with an effective date of April 1, 2006. The Veteran has been in receipt of a 90 percent schedular rating since November 16, 2000, and the percentage requirements for schedular entitlement to TDIU are satisfied from that date.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable disability rating for migraines has been denied as the evidence does not show characteristic prostrating attacks averaging at least once every two months.,The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for PTSD with alcohol use and TBI is remanded due to a duty to assist error. The AOJ must attempt to obtain private psychiatric treatment records from Dr. T.H.

The Veteran's appeals for increased PTSD and frostbite to face have been dismissed. The Board has remanded the remaining issues of service connection.

The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence has been received to warrant readjudication of the previously denied claim for service connection for headaches. The case is now remanded for further consideration.

The Veteran's claimed headache disability is not service-connected as it did not result from an in-service injury or disease.,The Veteran does not have a current hearing loss disability that meets VA criteria for a disability rating.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability and headaches have been reopened. The claim of increased rating for frostbite residuals and cervical radiculopathy has been remanded.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to her service-connected migraines and chronic sinusitis, which have rendered her unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension was denied in a final June 1995 rating decision. New and material evidence has not been received to reopen this claim.,A rating of 50 percent for residuals, left skull trauma, is discontinued from July 26, 2018 due to impermissible evaluation under two separate ratings.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for updated VA treatment records and an addendum VA medical opinion regarding the Veteran's migraine headaches, given his exposure to herbicide agents in Thailand. The PACT Act requires such a review.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was granted with an effective date of September 14, 2016.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were granted with an effective date of January 29, 2018.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at 50% effective March 23, 2017. The Veteran's patellofemoral syndrome of the left knee is currently rated at 10%. The Board denied a TDIU claim.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, with the psychiatric disorder and headaches being granted. The hysterectomy, left foot disability, right foot disability, tinnitus, left hip disability, and right hip disability claims remain denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened and granted for bilateral foot disability, right knee disability, sleep apnea, headaches, and hearing loss. The claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD remains pending.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a right ankle disorder, headache disorder, left ankle disorder, and neck disorder due to new evidence received since the last final denial.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient evidence and need for further development, including VA examinations.

The Veteran's TBI is remanded for additional medical opinion to determine if it is related to the motor vehicle accident in service.,The Veteran's tenosynovitis of the right hand and left hand are remanded for additional medical opinion regarding whether they are secondary to cervical spondylosis and other service-connected conditions.,The Veteran's sleep apnea is remanded for additional medical opinion regarding whether it is related to PTSD, lower extremity disabilities (but-for causes).

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for fibromyalgia and left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome due to insufficient evidence in the record.,An effective date prior to September 30, 2017, is denied as there was no valid claim received by VA prior to that date.

The claim of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is remanded, and the claim of a disability rating in excess of 20 percent for lumbosacral strain with degenerative arthritis is also remanded. The claims of entitlement to service connection for ED and PTSD are also remanded.,The Veteran's claim for a disability rating of 50 percent for migraine headaches has been granted.