Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Veteran's initial 30 percent rating for migraine headaches prior to March 24, 2016, and a 50 percent rating thereafter are granted.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for all of his pending claims, including those related to plantar fasciitis, radiculopathy, headaches, and anxiety disorder. The Board dismissed these claims as a result.

The Veteran's claims for service connection on multiple issues are being remanded due to the need for additional medical evidence and opinions.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for TBI, acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and depression), and headache disorder due to incomplete service records and inadequate examination opinions. The Veteran's claims will be reviewed again with additional development.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are currently rated as 10 percent disabling prior to August 14, 2019, as 30 percent thereafter until January 25, 2020 and as 50 percent thereafter. The Board has awarded a partial grant of an increased rating for the period of time prior to January 4, 2013.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not meet criteria for higher ratings or service connection in certain cases, but granted a TDIU.

The Board denied service connection for migraine headaches, groin disorder, and skin disorders as there was no evidence of a current disability related to service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral eye disability, including refractive error and headaches, has been denied as there is no current disability for VA purposes.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for dizziness has been remanded due to inadequate examination findings.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for gastrointestinal disorder has been remanded due to inadequate examination findings.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for migraines has been reopened, and the Board has granted a 70% rating for PTSD. The Veteran is also granted entitlement to TDIU.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of the right 4th finger scar and migraines (headaches) are remanded due to missing VA treatment records. The claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 0 percent for residuals of right 4th finger disability is also remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for rhinitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), sleep apnea, and tension headaches is remanded. The claim for a 10 percent evaluation based on multiple, non-compensable, service-connected disabilities, under 38 C.F.R. § 3.324, for the period from January 31, 2007, to April 17, 2009 is withdrawn.,The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to June 18, 2013, for the grant of service connection for tension headaches is denied.

The Board has denied service connection for headaches and remanded the issues of secondary service connection for bilateral shoulder, neck, and back disorders. The Veteran's claims are being returned to the RO for further development.

The Veteran's claims for increased rating and service connection are remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations. The TDIU claim is also remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the other issues.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for headaches, finding that there was no evidence to support a link between his current headache disability and his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including depressive disorder and PTSD. The Veteran's current right shoulder disability is also considered to be a direct result of his military service.,Service connection was granted for migraine headaches as the condition had onset during service and continued after separation.

The Veteran is granted a certificate of eligibility for specially adapted housing due to his service-connected disabilities.,The Veteran's claim for a special home adaptation grant and adaptive equipment are denied.

The Board has granted service connection for Prinzmetal's angina on a presumptive basis due to exposure to Agent Orange, and has also granted entitlement to Total Disability Rating Based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU).

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for headaches, finding that there is no evidence of a chronic headache condition during his period of honorable service and concluding that any current headaches are not related to his military service.

The Veteran's combined rating for service-connected conditions is 50%, and she is unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation due to her migraines. The Board granted entitlement to TDIU on an extraschedular basis.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the appellant died during the pendency of the appeal and has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this appeal at this time.