Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for increased disability ratings for her migraine headaches, finding that there is not sufficient evidence to warrant a compensable rating prior to April 21, 2017 or a higher than 30 percent rating since April 21, 2017. The case is remanded due to the need for further development.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful employment, and the Board has granted entitlement to TDIU. The cases for increased disability ratings for right elbow, left elbow, left knee, and right knee disabilities are remanded.

The Board has dismissed all service connection claims for the Veteran's listed conditions, including those related to herbicide exposure, due to his death.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's service connection claim for headaches is denied, and the lower back disability rating claim is remanded for further development.

The Veteran's headaches and fatigue are found to have had their onset during service, and the Board has granted service connection for these conditions. The issues of service connection for muscle and joint pain and for fatigue due to environmental exposures or as secondary to PTSD are remanded.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service-connected due to in-service noise exposure. However, his bilateral hearing loss does not meet the criteria for a disability under VA regulations.,The Board has found that there was no substantial compliance with prior remand directives regarding joint conditions and vertigo.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and residuals of a nose injury, including headaches, nausea, and dizziness. The decision is based on the Veteran's competent and credible lay testimony regarding his in-service injuries.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete VA Form 21-4142 and a need for an addendum opinion regarding bilateral pes planus.

The Board denied service connection for insomnia, maxilla injury, and headaches. Service connection was granted for restricted lung disease with a specific rating.,Increased ratings were not granted for the Veteran's headaches.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for an additional examination to assess the severity of the Veteran's service-connected posttraumatic headaches, including their impact on his ability to secure and maintain employment.

The Board has granted service connection for migraine headaches, but the case is remanded to obtain an addendum opinion regarding the Veteran's sleep disorder.

The Veteran's migraine headaches have been rated at 30 percent, and the Board has found that a higher rating is warranted. The Veteran's allergic rhinitis was not rated compensably but the Board has also remanded this issue for further examination.

The Veteran's cluster headaches are currently rated at 30 percent, but the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted due to the lack of completely prostrating and prolonged attacks.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a left rib disorder, headaches, and bilateral pes planus due to lack of evidence supporting these claims. The cases are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's tension headaches are rated at the minimum compensable level of 10 percent, effective December 29, 2012. The other conditions have been granted service connection.

The Board has remanded the cases of service connection for acute thoracic and lumbar strain, left knee condition, and migraines due to incomplete medical records and need for further examination.

The Veteran's right ankle degenerative arthritis is rated at a maximum of 20 percent.,Throughout the period prior to August 15, 2013, the Veteran was granted TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities preventing him from obtaining or retaining substantially gainful employment.,Financial assistance for automobile or other conveyance and adaptive equipment is denied due to the Veteran's ability to drive and ambulate despite his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and remanded his claims for increased ratings for migraine headaches, PTSD, and TDIU.

The Veteran's GERD and PTSD were granted initial disability ratings, but the headaches were denied. The Board found that remand was necessary for additional development regarding service connection for a right eye disorder.

The Veteran's cervical spine, lumbar spine, and left knee disabilities are being remanded for further development.,Service connection is not granted for the residuals of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) or headache disability.