Migraines & headaches Board decisions

Service connection for PTSD has been granted, and the Veteran is receiving a maximum schedular rating of 50 percent for migraines since June 20, 2019.,The Veteran's right facial neuralgia (Trigeminal Neuralgia) is rated at 10 percent.

The Board has restored a 30 percent rating for tension headaches from September 13, 2016.

The Board has granted an effective date of August 17, 2007 for the grant of a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's cause of death was due to his service-connected conditions, specifically his prescribed high-dose opioid pain medications and benzodiazepine.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and increased ratings are remanded due to inadequate evidence. The claims for service connection of left ankle disability and migraine headaches also require additional development.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development, including obtaining updated medical records and arranging for an addendum opinion from a VA examiner. The issues of increasing the ratings for post head injury headaches, TBI with cognitive impairment, and dizziness associated with TBI are all before the Board.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are granted a 30 percent rating as of January 17, 2016. Her right hip limitation of abduction is granted a 20 percent rating and her right hip limitation of flexion is granted a 10 percent rating.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU due to service-connected disabilities, as there is insufficient evidence of current symptomatology and functional impairment.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased evaluation of tinnitus is denied as the maximum schedular rating has already been assigned.,The Veteran's appeals for service connection and evaluations for various conditions are remanded due to need for additional medical examinations.

The Board has granted service connection for OSA, hypertension, erectile dysfunction, and migraine headaches as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities. The rating for depressive disorder is increased to 70 percent.

The appeal to reopen a claim for service connection for traumatic brain injury based on the receipt of new and material evidence is granted. The claims for service connection for other conditions are remanded.

The Veteran's service connection claim for traumatic brain injury was denied, but his claim for migraines was granted.

The Board has remanded the claims for PTSD and head injury residuals, as well as the TDIU claim. The Veteran is advised to submit any relevant medical or non-medical evidence to support his account of active service events.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for allergies, TBI, joint pains, ventral hernia, migraines, small vessel brain ischemia, and atypical chest pain are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.,Specifically, a VA examination is required to determine if these conditions are related to military service.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher disability rating for his service-connected migraine headaches has been withdrawn by the appellant, and thus the case is dismissed.

The Veteran's service connection for PTSD is granted, and his rating for IBS is increased to 10 percent. The Veteran was also granted TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's petition to reopen claims for service connection for headaches, right knee disorder, bilateral ankle disorder, and sleep apnea have been granted.,Service connection has been established for these conditions based on their direct relationship to the Veteran's military service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied, and the Board has ordered a remand to obtain additional medical examination and opinion regarding his right great toe condition.

The Veteran's service connection claims for headaches and sleep apnea have been denied as they are not related to his active duty.,Separate ratings of 10 percent each were granted for left ankle arthritis and right ankle arthritis, but the rating for bilateral foot arthritis remains at 20 percent.

The Veteran's migraines are rated at 50% effective from March 18, 2017. The claim for a higher rating for PTSD is remanded.