Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected migraine headaches have been granted a 50% rating, effective August 19, 2011. The Board found that the Veteran experiences very frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks productive of severe economic inadaptability.

The Veteran's tension headaches are rated at a maximum of 50 percent since February 17, 2015. The Board found that the frequency and severity of his migraines meet the criteria for this rating.

The Veteran's claims for initial evaluations of his service-connected disabilities are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining complete SSA records and scheduling a VA medical examination.

The Board denied service connection for migraines as there was no evidence of a chronic condition in or since service, and the Veteran did not have a diagnosis within one year after separation from active service.

The Board denied service connection for fibromyalgia, arthritis, a left wrist fracture, residuals of head injury, varicose veins, and headaches as the evidence did not establish that these conditions were incurred or aggravated by military service.,No specific in-service event was identified to support claims for these disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development and clarification of medical opinions.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for headaches, posttraumatic and left-sided sensory loss, residuals of a cerebrovascular accident were denied as the evidence did not show that his conditions warranted higher disability ratings.

The Board has ordered the Veteran's claims remanded for additional examinations to address his claimed right shoulder disability, headaches (including migraines), and intervertebral disc syndrome. The VA medical center cancelled the requested examinations due to an inability to reach the Veteran.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for headaches associated with residuals of TBI was granted, and an effective date of June 29, 2002 is assigned.,For the period prior to May 29, 2014, a rating of 70 percent for mood disorder due to TBI is granted.,TDIU benefits are granted from July 1, 2009 to May 28, 2014.,The Veteran's claim for increased rating for mechanical back pain prior to May 28, 2014 remains pending and requires further evidence.,A compensable rating (10 percent) is granted for residuals of TBI including subjective impairment of the left side.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a rib condition, TBI residuals (including headaches and tinnitus), and an initial evaluation in excess of 50 percent for PTSD have been denied. The Board found that there was insufficient evidence to establish service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal on the issues of service connection for psychiatric disorder, traumatic brain injury, headaches, left eye disability, and bilateral hearing loss disability.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary before the claims can be fully adjudicated. The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating are being remanded to allow for further examination and consideration of the evidence.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's migraine disability is a separate entity from his service-connected fibromyalgia and was incurred in service. Therefore, the claim for service connection for migraines is granted.

The Veteran's migraine headaches and thoracic spine strain are rated at the maximum allowable levels, but her left fifth metatarsal fracture is not. The Board has ordered further examinations to address the severity of these conditions. Additionally, a TDIU is granted effective July 11, 2008.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including chronic headaches, cold weather exposure residuals, dental and jaw disorders, spinal issues, and eye problems, were denied as there was no evidence of in-service incurrence or a nexus to service.

The Veteran's TBI with mild memory loss, blurry vision and headaches is currently rated at 10 percent. The Board has ordered a new examination to assess the current severity of his condition.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection have been remanded due to insufficient evidence. The Board cannot make a determination on the merits of these issues as it is limited to considering the evidence before November 15, 2018.

The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence was submitted to warrant readjudication of the claim for service connection for PTSD. The Veteran's headaches are remanded due to incomplete examination, and his psychiatric disability claims (including PTSD) are also remanded as there is a need for additional development regarding stressor verification.

The Board has decided that a remand is needed for the Veteran's migraine headaches claim due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the relationship between his current migraines and service-connected depression, as well as any in-service head trauma.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and outstanding VA treatment records. The Veteran is also being asked to provide information about his medical history and any relevant private treatment providers.