Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for headaches has been reopened, and the Board finds new and material evidence. The case is remanded to obtain a VA examination to determine if his current headache condition is related to service-connected disabilities. Other claims are also remanded for increased ratings and TDIU determination.

The Veteran's PTSD has resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, warranting a rating of 70 percent.,PTSD is rated at 50 percent under the General Rating Formula for Mental Disorders.

The Board has granted the appellant's petition to reopen his previously denied claim for service connection for rheumatic fever. The claim is now being reviewed on its merits.,Service connection was not established for migraines (claimed as severe headaches) and mild constipation and gastric ileus, as there is no evidence of onset during service or a link to an in-service injury, event, or disease.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected migraine and ocular headaches has been granted, with the maximum schedular rating of 50% being assigned.

The Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for a 40 percent rating for lumbar spondylosis is dismissed. The Board also granted the Veteran a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis and headaches has been remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.,Service connection for MDD was granted in a previous decision.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions have been granted, including right and left ear hearing loss, tinnitus, a psychiatric disorder (PTSD, panic disorder, depressive disorder), lumbar spine disorder, cervical spine disorder, headache disorder, right foot plantar fasciitis, and left foot plantar fasciitis. The Veteran's claims for service connection for left eye pterygium have been denied due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Veteran's left superficial scalp nerve neuralgia headaches are rated at 30 percent for the period from May 3, 2016, onward. The appeal is granted as his symptoms meet the criteria for a 30 percent rating.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination due to issues with scheduling VA examinations.

The Veteran's claims for increased disability ratings for his service-connected right elbow, left wrist and fingers, left knee, right knee, left ankle, right ankle, left elbow, and left index finger disabilities have been dismissed.,The issue of entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities (TDIU) is remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and effective dates have been remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.,Service connection claims for chronic diarrhea, a respiratory condition, hearing loss, bilateral shoulder pain, bilateral ankle pain, bilateral knee pain, and lower back pain are also remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's psychiatric disorder, migraine headaches, right lower extremity disability, and left lower extremity disability.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and an examination to address the Veteran's claims of service connection for a sinus disability, migraine headaches, and acquired psychiatric disability.

The Board has remanded the claims for a rating in excess of 20 percent for degenerative spondylitis and disc disease L5/S1, an initial compensable rating for vascular headaches, and an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for residuals of traumatic brain injury (TBI). The eligibility to Dependents’ Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits is also remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for headaches, right upper extremity neurological disorder, and right lower extremity neurological disorder. The Board found that there was no evidence to support a finding that these conditions began during active service or were related to any in-service injury or disease.

The Veteran's migraines are granted a 10 percent rating from March 19, 2015 to May 19, 2017. A higher rating is denied. The claim for separate ratings for PTSD and TBI is denied. The combined rating for PTSD with TBI remains at 70 percent.

The Board denied service connection for headaches and a psychiatric disorder/personality disorder, finding that the presumption of soundness applied. The Board also denied an earlier effective date for TBI service connection, applying relevant regulations.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to missing or unlocated in-service medical records, and for TDIU as it is dependent on the outcome of the service connection claims. The Veteran's heart disability, acquired psychiatric disorder (including depression and PTSD), respiratory condition, acid reflux, migraines, and hypertension are at issue.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional evidence and examination. The issues include various psychiatric conditions, sleep apnea, chronic fatigue syndrome, muscle pain, joint pain, and GERD.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is secondary to his service-connected conditions. The issues of increased rating for posttraumatic headaches prior to December 11, 2017, and entitlement to TBI compensation are also remanded.