Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Veteran's TBI with post-concussive headaches was rated at 10 percent from April 14, 2014 to December 20, 2016. From December 21, 2016, the Veteran received a rating of 70 percent for his TBI with unspecified depressive disorder.

The Veteran's headaches, neck condition, left shoulder injury, and right shoulder injury are being remanded for further examination to determine if they are secondary to his service-connected lumbar spine disability.

The Veteran's initial rating for migraine headaches prior to February 3, 2020 was denied.,From February 3, 2020, the Veteran received an increased rating of 10 percent for his migraine headaches.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection of various conditions, including lumbar spine disability, cervical spine disability, right shoulder disability, and right hand carpal tunnel syndrome. The Veteran's PTSD and mood disorder were also not granted an initial rating in excess of 70 percent.

The Veteran's service-connected migraine headaches are granted at a rating of 60 percent, effective from October 2008. The Board also found that her facial rash disorder is related to military service and granted service connection for it.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for bilateral hearing loss from August 13, 2019 is denied. The case is remanded to obtain clarification on the February 2018 audiometric evaluation and to provide an addendum opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's vertigo and headaches with his service-connected hearing loss or tinnitus.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete medical opinions and further development is needed before a decision can be made on the Veteran's TDIU claim.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including MDD, PTSD, cervical spine degenerative arthritis, radiculopathy of the upper extremities, and migraine headaches, have rendered him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment throughout the entire appeal period prior to December 19, 2013. As a result, he is granted a TDIU rating.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, but remanded to obtain additional evidence and provide VA examinations.

The Board has denied service connection for a right ankle injury, headaches, and a sleep disorder (obstructive sleep apnea).,The Veteran's claims of bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are also remanded.

The Veteran's hypertension is secondary to his service-connected depressive disorder and type 2 diabetes, and the Board has granted this claim.,The Veteran's headaches are also secondary to his service-connected depressive disorder and hypertension. The Board has granted this claim as well.

The Board dismissed the appeals of service connection for various disabilities as the Veteran and his representative withdrew their appeal, indicating satisfaction with the most recent decisions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining his STRs from his second period of service and a VA examination.

The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is granted as secondary to his service-connected disabilities, including depression, anxiety, migraines, and allergic rhinitis. His migraines are rated at 30 percent since February 27, 2019, with a maximum of 50 percent for very frequent completely prostrating attacks. The Veteran's unspecified depressive disorder is granted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for headaches, lower back conditions, and nerve conditions of the left lower extremity have been remanded due to insufficient evidence. The Board will review these issues again after gathering more information.

The Veteran's claim of entitlement to a TDIU was denied in July 2010, and the AOJ found that new evidence did not demonstrate his inability to secure or follow substantially gainful employment. The Veteran filed claims for increased ratings and reopened previously denied claims after July 14, 2014.

The Veteran's TBI residuals, including post-concussion headaches and dizziness, warrant a 70 percent evaluation.

The Veteran's anxiety disorder has been granted an initial evaluation of 50 percent.,The Veteran's complex vocal tic disorder has been granted an initial evaluation of 10 percent.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the award of service connection for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and associated headaches is denied. The Board found no communication indicating an intent to file a claim prior to January 2010, and there was no record of a formal or informal written claim made in writing prior to that time.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for an additional VA medical opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's headaches and her service-connected conditions.