Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case for further development and examination to address issues related to service connection, disability ratings, and medical examinations.

The Veteran's service-connected headaches and skin condition do not render him unemployable as his combined rating is at least 60%.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's left ear hearing loss does not warrant a compensable evaluation, and remanded the issue of service connection for chronic migraines. The case is now being returned to the AOJ for further development.

The Veteran's headaches with nausea are found to be proximately due to his service-connected multi-level lumbar degenerative spine disease, and thus service connection is granted.

The Veteran's initial 30 percent rating for migraine headaches has been increased to a maximum of 50 percent, but only subject to the rules and regulations governing the award of monetary benefits. The Board also remanded her claim for SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance.

The Veteran's petition to reopen a claim for service connection for migraines is granted, and he is now entitled to service connection for migraines. From August 4, 2014 onward, the Veteran is also entitled to special monthly compensation (SMC) under the provisions of 38 U.S.C. § 1114(s). The claim for an increased rating for coronary artery disease is remanded.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings of his service-connected Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Headaches, as well as the TDIU claim, are being remanded due to insufficient evidence. A new examination is needed to assess the current severity of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the claims for hypertension and headaches due to inadequate rationale in the VA examination opinions. The Veteran's service treatment records are negative for any indication of hypertension or headaches, but his March 1971 separation examination noted frequent or severe headaches and shortness of breath. Post-service treatment records reflect complaints of headaches beginning in September 1993 and elevated blood pressure in March 1996.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for tension headaches, diabetes mellitus, and peripheral neuropathy of various extremities due to inadequate rationales in the previous VA examinations. The Veteran will need to undergo new VA examinations to determine the current severity of her tension headaches, etiology of her diabetes mellitus, and nature and etiology of any diagnosed peripheral neuropathies.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for precancerous skin cells disability and severance of service connection for migraines. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to his active military service, including exposure at Camp Lejeune.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records and need for additional examinations. The claims will be reconsidered with the inclusion of all relevant information.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development, including obtaining medical records and providing an examination to address the issues of compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for left wrist status post-surgery and service connection for migraine headaches.

The Veteran's chronic daily headaches and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are granted service connection, while his chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is denied. The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is remanded for further examination.

The Veteran's bilateral knee disability is denied as there was no evidence of a current disability related to service.,Service connection for headaches, to include as secondary to TBI, is denied due to lack of evidence linking the current condition to service or TBI.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, to include depression and anxiety, is denied as there is no evidence showing it was incurred in service.,The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is not shown by VA standards.

The Veteran's initial claim for a higher rating for his service-connected tension headaches was denied prior to January 25, 2018. However, the Board granted a 50 percent disability rating from that date onwards.

The Veteran's headaches are rated at 30 percent prior to January 25, 2014 and 50 percent thereafter. Effective June 10, 2010, the Veteran is granted a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's post traumatic headache disorder is rated at a 50 percent disability rating from July 26, 2017 forward. The appeal for higher ratings in excess of the current rating was denied.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for tension headaches was denied as the evidence did not show very frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks productive of severe economic inadaptability.,The Veteran's anxiety disorder was rated at 50 percent, which is the highest schedular rating available under Diagnostic Code 9413.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed headaches. Further development is needed, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Veteran's appeal for his son D.A. as a 'helpless child' on the basis of permanent incapacity for self-support prior to attaining age 18 is dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal.