Migraines & headaches Board decisions

Service connection for a migraine headache condition and scar on the forehead, residual to head injury is granted. Initial disability ratings higher than 20 percent for right and left lower extremity radiculopathies are denied.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for headaches, finding that his current condition is at least in equipoise with the aggravation of his headaches by his service-connected tinnitus.

The Board has previously found that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities may warrant SMC for aid and attendance. However, a remand is required to determine if he meets the criteria for such benefits due to his need for regular aid and assistance.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have prevented him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation, and the Board has granted entitlement to TDIU on both schedular and extra-schedular grounds.

The Board has remanded the claims for additional evidence to be considered, including VA treatment records and private medical records. The Veteran is given a year to provide any additional relevant information or evidence.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, migraine headaches, and an acquired psychiatric disorder as the evidence did not support a nexus to service.

The Board has remanded the cases of service connection for blurred vision of the right eye, left eye glaucoma, and migraines due to insufficient evidence in the record.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional examinations and the unavailability of his service treatment records.

The Board has remanded the cases of bilateral hearing loss disability and migraine headaches for additional development. The Veteran's service connection claims are pending.

The Board has granted a 50 percent rating for the Veteran's service-connected posttraumatic headaches, effective February 21, 2017. The evidence is at least in equipoise as to whether the Veteran experiences very frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks of non-migraine headache pain.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for cervical spine degenerative arthritis, tension headaches, and scars of the bilateral shoulders and knees due to incomplete records and need for additional examinations.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for cervical spine, back, bilateral shoulder, bilateral knee, and bilateral hip disabilities, as well as service connection for migraines and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The claims are being returned to the RO for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to a lack of VA examinations and opinions regarding his claimed conditions. The issues include bilateral shoulder disorder, skin disorder, headache disorder, and vision disorder.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for migraines has been granted. The claims for hearing loss, tinnitus, and bilateral lower extremity varicose veins remain denied as new and material evidence was not submitted.

The Board has granted service connection for migraine headaches, sleep apnea as secondary to PTSD, and seizure disorder. The decision is based on direct evidence of a relationship between the conditions and service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are being remanded due to the need for further development, including VA examinations.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at the highest possible level of 50 percent, effective from the date of the decision.,PTSD with major depression, panic disorder, and cognitive disorder is granted at a 70 percent rating prior to October 15, 2019.

The Veteran's appeal seeking increased ratings for various conditions has been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew their appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board denied service connection for headaches as they are not related to the Veteran's in-service complaints and do not have a direct link to his service-connected tinnitus.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at a 50% disability rating since January 5, 2011. This is the highest schedular rating available under DC 8100.