Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Veteran's appeals for lumbosacral strain, headaches, and TDIU have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of these claims.

The Board has denied service connection for right ear and left ear hearing loss due to lack of current disability. The Veteran's claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and adjustment disorder, is remanded as there are issues regarding the in-service stressor and the need for a formal opinion with rationale.

The Board has decided that the initial noncompensable disability ratings for the service-connected residuals of a fracture of the right fourth metacarpal and migraines need to be remanded due to additional evidence being added to the record.

The Veteran's service-connected migraine and tension headaches are rated at 30 percent prior to February 21, 2019. The rating is based on the frequency of attacks rather than severity.

The Board has remanded the claims for traumatic brain injury, posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety condition, severe headaches, left foot condition, right foot condition, intervertebral disk syndrome (claimed as low back problems), left hip problems, and right knee condition due to incomplete records and need for further examination.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for posttraumatic headaches prior to August 21, 2019 is denied. For the period from August 21, 2019, an increased rating in excess of 30 percent is also denied.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for a respiratory disability to include asthma and shortness of breath, as well as a central nervous system disability to include headaches and tremors, both related to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. The evidence shows that these disabilities are etiologically related to this exposure.

The Board has found that additional development is needed due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran, and these claims are being remanded for further consideration.

The Board has granted service connection for a headache disorder secondary to PTSD and major depressive disorder. The issues of increased ratings for left knee instability, right knee instability, left knee limitation of motion, and right knee limitation of motion are remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for sinus condition, headache condition, bilateral knee condition, gastrointestinal condition, and low back condition due to deficiencies in the VA examinations.

The Board has remanded three issues related to service connection: chronic sinusitis, degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, and headaches. The reasons for this are that the Veteran's complete service records, including his periods of active duty for training and inactive duty training in the Army Reserve, need to be verified and obtained.

The Board has remanded the case due to non-compliance with previous remand directives and additional development is required, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and Social Security Administration records. An addendum medical opinion from a VA examiner is needed regarding whether the Veteran's migraine headaches are caused or aggravated by his service-connected acquired psychiatric disabilities.

The Veteran's appeals for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for headaches and a head injury have been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Veteran's appeals for increased evaluations on tinea pedis and post-surgical scarring have been dismissed as the appellant has withdrawn his appeals.,The Veteran's appeals for increased evaluations on bilateral hallux valgus to include on an extraschedular basis have been remanded due to possible worsening of symptoms since the last VA examination in April 2012.,The Veteran's appeal for service connection for headaches, including as secondary to service-connected tinnitus, has been remanded. The examiner is asked to determine if the Veteran’s headaches are related to his service-connected tinnitus and whether they have been aggravated by it.,The Veteran's appeal for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability (including PTSD and depression) has been remanded. The examiner is asked to determine if the Veteran experienced military sexual trauma during service and if he currently suffers from PTSD or any other psychiatric disability as a result of that stressor.,The Veteran's appeal for TDIU has been remanded due to possible worsening of symptoms since the last VA examination in April 2012.

The Veteran's service-connected migraine headaches are rated at 30 percent, and the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted due to lack of very frequent completely prostrating attacks.

The Veteran's chronic headache disorder and TDIU prior to September 15, 2014 are granted. The Board found that the Veteran's current diagnosis of migraine headaches is related to her service due to a continuity of symptoms.

The Veteran's petition to reopen his claims for service connection for OSA and a nasal/respiratory disability is granted. His claim for chronic headaches remains pending.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for migraine headaches is denied, and the issue of increased rating for acne on the back area is remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, low back strain, cervical strain, right ankle strain, tinnitus, eczema, and headaches, render him unable to obtain or maintain substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted a TDIU based on these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for OSA, which is secondary to his service-connected CAD and acquired psychiatric disorder, has been granted. The claims for other conditions have been denied.