Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Board has ordered additional development for the Veteran's claims due to errors in prior determinations and inadequate medical opinions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a back condition and migraines, finding that there was no direct or secondary service connection based on the evidence of record.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for service-connected migraine headaches has been dismissed without prejudice due to procedural errors in the legacy review system. The Board does not have jurisdiction over this case as it was withdrawn from the legacy system and entered into the AMA review process.

The Veteran's headaches and left shoulder strain have been granted service connection. The Board has also determined that the Veteran is entitled to a 30% rating for his perineal laceration with colostomy, but not higher.

The Veteran's initial claim for a higher rating for migraine and tension headaches was granted, but the maximum schedular disability rating of 50 percent is still not met prior to September 13, 2017.,Service connection for degenerative disc disease of C4-C7 with multilevel spinal and neuroforaminal stenosis secondary to traumatic brain injury remains remanded.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations of his service-connected lumbar spondylosis with degenerative changes at L5-S1, erectile dysfunction, headaches, cervical spondylosis with degenerative changes of the cervical spine at C4-C5, and right knee degenerative arthritis with medial meniscus tear are being remanded for additional development.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to inadequate medical opinions and need for additional evidence in several areas, including PTSD severity since January 2010, TDIU prior to February 26, 2013, and SMC based on aid and attendance needs.

The Veteran's left ear hearing loss and PTSD have been granted. The Veteran's fatigue, gastrointestinal disorder, and headaches related to Persian Gulf War service are remanded for further review.

The Veteran's headaches are granted as secondary to her service-connected schizoaffective disorder.,Service connection for a low back disability, left knee disability, and right knee disability is denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for service connection of tension headaches requires additional examination and review. The effective date issue remains pending.

The Board has granted an effective date of January 24, 2014 for a 50% disability rating for migraines. The Veteran's claim was denied for a compensable initial rating prior to this date.

The Board has granted service connection for low back disability, right hip disability, and right ankle disability. The remaining issues of service connection have been remanded.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling examinations to assess the severity of her service-connected disabilities. The claims for specially adapted housing and special home adaptation grants are also remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date prior to February 20, 2019, for a 50 percent disability rating for service-connected migraine headaches. The decision found that there was no evidence of an earlier claim or factual ascertainability of increased disability in the year prior to her intent to file.

The Veteran's effective date for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits is denied as it was granted on June 27, 2017.,An increased rating for TBI residuals with cognitive and sleep disorders (post-concussion disorder) is denied as the evidence does not show a factually ascertainable increase in disability within one year prior to the date of his claim.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for initial compensable ratings for migraine headaches and allergic rhinitis, finding that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for migraine headaches and chronic sinusitis are dismissed as the AOJ has not issued a final rating decision regarding these issues.,Service connection is granted for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including major depressive disorder and other specified trauma and stressor-related disorder. Service connection for PTSD is denied.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus. Service connection for headaches, claimed as secondary to tinnitus, is remanded due to inadequate medical opinion.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at 50 percent, the highest available under DC 8100, due to their impact on her ability to work and the frequency of her attacks.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected middle finger disability, migraine headaches, and asthma are being remanded due to the need for additional development of VA treatment records.