Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Veteran's Chiari malformation and related conditions are remanded due to conflicting evidence regarding the diagnosis and etiology of her condition.,The Veteran's migraines, right foot condition, and other secondary service connection claims are also remanded for additional development.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, headache disorder, right trigeminal neuralgia, tinnitus, disfiguring and painful facial scars, and traumatic brain injury residuals, have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment. As a result, the Board has granted TDIU for the entire period on appeal.

The Veteran's claim for an evaluation in excess of 50 percent for post traumatic headaches is denied as the highest schedular rating has been awarded.

The Board has granted service connection for tinea pedis. The Veteran's claims for a lumbar spine disorder, radiculopathy of the bilateral lower extremities, and migraines are remanded due to incomplete development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination. The issues include joint pain, muscle pain, fatigue, headaches, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), respiratory condition, and heart condition.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings and earlier effective dates for PTSD and migraine headaches is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence consideration.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, finding it as likely as not caused by the Veteran's service-connected left knee condition. The other issues remain remanded.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for right ear hearing loss, tension headaches, and hypertension as due to a bilateral knee disability. The effective date for the increased rating of 100 percent for right ear hearing loss is set at January 22, 2019.

The Board has denied service connection for treatment purposes under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 17 for multiple conditions including right shoulder, right knee, left knee, low back pain, restless leg syndrome, headaches (cephalalgia), chronic fatigue syndrome, and fibromyalgia. The character of the appellant's discharge from his period of service was found to be a bar to VA compensation benefits.

The Veteran's migraine and tension headaches are rated at 50 percent, effective September 11, 2015. The Board found that the symptoms were very frequent, prostrating, and prolonged, capable of producing severe economic inadaptability.

The Veteran was granted service connection for migraine headaches, PTSD, lumbar spine disability, and right knee disability. The claim for erectile dysfunction was denied as the evidence did not show a relationship to service.

The Veteran's GERD was not shown to meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation, and his claim for service connection for migraine headaches is remanded due to inadequate medical opinion.

The Veteran's post-concussive migraine headaches were granted a 10% rating prior to January 24, 2019 and denied any higher ratings. For the period since January 24, 2019, he was denied a rating in excess of 30%. The TBI residuals were also denied any higher ratings.

The Board has determined that the Veteran’s service-connected disabilities contributed to his death, and thus granted service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death.

The Board finds that the preponderance of evidence is against finding any current impairment from headaches or dizziness are etiologically linked to service.,Service connection for residuals of a head injury was denied as there is no medical evidence linking the Veteran's current impairments to his military service.

The Board has denied service connection for left shoulder disorder, right shoulder disorder, and migraines/headaches due to a lack of in-service injury or disease. The Veteran's claims are based on direct service connection.

The Veteran's migraines are rated at the maximum schedular rating of 50 percent, and his low back and cervical spine disabilities are granted service connection.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the nature and etiology of his respiratory conditions, headaches, and vertigo. The claims will be reopened but not necessarily granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is related to his military service and grants service connection for this condition. The cases of bilateral hearing loss and TBI are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied. The Board found no evidence linking the claimed conditions to his military service, except for PTSD with MDD which was granted effective July 2, 2013.