Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is denied as there are no current residuals of a TBI and the Veteran does not have a current disability related to his in-service injuries.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for headaches is denied as there is no medical evidence linking his current headaches to his in-service reports of headaches, which resolved after the IED blast.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral eye condition is denied as there is no ocular etiology or eye condition responsible for his subjective complaints of light sensitivity and eye pain.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for asthma, left ankle disorder, right ankle disorder, headaches, and left knee disorder due to additional development being necessary.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions due to additional pertinent medical records and lay statements being associated with his case after previous Statements of the Case (SOCs). The Veteran was requested to provide a waiver for AOJ review, but instead requested that his case be sent back to the AOJ. The Board will issue an SSOC considering all evidence obtained since the last SOC.

The Veteran's initial claim for a higher rating for cervical spine disability was denied. However, he was granted separate ratings of 20 percent each for right and left upper extremity radiculopathy associated with his service-connected cervical spine disability from March 13, 2017. He was also granted a separate rating of 30 percent for left upper extremity radiculopathy from November 4, 2019. Service connection for headaches as a neurological abnormality associated with his service-connected cervical spine disability was also granted.

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of her service-connected migraines is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and consideration of additional evidence.

The Veteran's initial rating of 30 percent for migraine headaches and 10 percent for CVA residuals is denied. The case is remanded due to inconsistencies in the Veteran’s reports over time.

The Board has dismissed the appeal of service connection for headaches. The claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, low back disability, and tinnitus are remanded.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including evaluations for degenerative joint disease of the thoracolumbar and cervical spines, bilateral hearing loss, migraine headaches, right and left carpal tunnel syndromes, and left arm numbness. The Veteran is also seeking service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for headaches has been granted, with the effective date set at the date of receipt of her claim. The earlier effective dates for radiculopathy and depression have also been granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance due to lack of evidence showing he is in need of regular aid and assistance as a result of his service-connected conditions.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for migraine headaches, increased ratings for PTSD and hypertension due to new evidence being added to the record.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent her from obtaining and maintaining a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for PTSD, migraine headaches, bilateral shoulder disabilities, calluses in the feet, and scars on the right shoulder are denied.,PTSD is currently rated at 70% under Diagnostic Code 9411. The Veteran does not meet the criteria for a higher rating as his symptoms do not warrant a 100% disability rating due to total occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's service-connected migraine headaches are being remanded for a new examination to assess the current severity of his condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have any of the claimed conditions and finds no causal relationship between his current disabilities and service.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection and increased ratings was granted, with a rating of 20 percent. Attorney fees are not awarded as the claim is not about service connection.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at the maximum schedular rating of 50 percent, which is the highest available. The VA examiner found that the Veteran’s migraines meet the criteria for a 50 percent evaluation due to their very frequent and prolonged attacks.,For cervical spine strain with mild spondylotic changes, the Veteran's condition is currently rated at 10 percent. The VA examination indicated that the Veteran does not have forward flexion of the cervical spine greater than 15 degrees or combined range of motion not greater than 170 degrees, which are required for a higher rating.

The Board has remanded several issues related to service connection for various conditions, including asthma, migraines, bilateral hip and knee disorders, a GI disorder, and IBS. The Veteran's claims are reopened due to new evidence received since the previous decisions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including major depressive disorder and headaches, did not render him unemployable prior to November 17, 2015.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a TDIU, finding that his service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.