Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Veteran's claimed conditions, including vertigo, loss of balance, and headaches, were not shown to be related to service or a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at the maximum schedular evaluation of 50 percent, and extraschedular consideration is not warranted.,The Veteran’s degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine does not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher rating than the current 40 percent evaluation.,The Veteran's radiculopathy of the lower right extremity warrants a 20 percent rating, and his radiculopathy of the lower left extremity is rated at 20 percent.,The Veteran’s residuals of a right foot fracture are rated at the maximum schedular evaluation of 10 percent, and his residuals of a left foot fracture are also rated at 10 percent.,The Veteran's tinnitus is rated at the maximum schedular evaluation of 10 percent.,All remaining issues have been remanded for further development.

The Veteran's initial rating for migraine headaches is denied as he is already receiving the maximum schedular rating.,The Veteran's interstitial lung disease with hemoptysis and shortness of breath (SOB) does not meet the criteria for a higher than 30 percent rating based on pulmonary function test results.,The Veteran's right upper extremity hypesthesia is granted an initial rating of 40 percent, effective December 19, 2012.,The Veteran's right facial hypesthesia is granted an initial rating of 30 percent, effective December 19, 2012.

The Veteran's service connection for thyroid cancer is granted. The claim for SMC based on housebound status is denied.

The Veteran's migraine rating remains at 50 percent, which is the highest available under VA regulations.,The schizophrenia claim has been remanded due to inadequate medical opinion.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a chin laceration, right shoulder condition, and migraine headaches due to lack of evidence showing these conditions were incurred in the line of duty.

The Veteran's service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as PTSD) and a headache disability is denied. The effective date for the grant of a 50 percent rating for the headache disability is denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for headaches, bilateral shoulder disorders, TBI, radiculopathy of the right upper extremity, and radiculopathy of the left upper extremity has been reopened. Service connection is granted for headaches and TBI. The claims for bilateral shoulder disorders and both types of radiculopathy are denied.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and other conditions render him unable to work, leading to a grant of TDIU. He also needs aid and attendance due to his PTSD symptoms.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted service connection and rated at 10 percent.,The Veteran's tension headaches are granted a rating of 50 percent, the maximum available under Diagnostic Code 8100.,The Veteran's TBI is denied an initial rating in excess of 10 percent.,The Veteran's arthritis of the left ankle is denied an initial rating in excess of 10 percent.,The Veteran's arthritis of the spine remains remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for headaches, bilateral achilles bursitis, neck injury, bilateral wrist pain, and leg length discrepancy have all been denied. The Board found that the preponderance of evidence did not support a finding that any of these conditions began during active duty or were otherwise related to an in-service injury, event, or disease.

The Veteran's neurocognitive disorder is currently rated at 50 percent, and his posttraumatic headaches are not compensably rated. The VA has remanded these issues for further review.

The Veteran's headaches, which are rated at 50 percent disabling, have been established as a separate condition from his need for regular aid and attendance due to his cognitive disorder. Therefore, he is now eligible for SMC at the intermediate rate.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions including back, migraine headaches, vertigo, PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, right foot condition, and left foot condition due to lack of current diagnoses.

The Veteran's migraines are not considered prostrating, and therefore do not meet the criteria for a compensable disability rating.

The Board has remanded several claims for further development, including obtaining medical opinions and treatment records to address the Veteran's service connection claims for various conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient development and examination findings. The issues include back and joint pain, headaches, and numbness in bilateral arms with tremors.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating in excess of 30 percent for post-concussive headaches was denied due to his failure to report for a VA examination scheduled in conjunction with the claim.

The Veteran's claims for an increased disability rating for migraine headaches and TDIU are remanded due to incomplete compliance with prior Board directives regarding the submission of medical records.

The Board has determined that more development is needed in the form of additional medical examinations and opinions for the Veteran's claims regarding tension headaches, respiratory condition, and right knee disability. The appeals are being remanded to allow for this further evaluation.