Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Veteran's increased ratings for degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine and tension headaches are remanded due to the need for new examinations.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for her left wrist and thumb scars was remanded. The Board found that the scars, which were linear and stable prior to November 2016, resulted in two painful scars measuring less than 39 square centimeters from November 18, 2016 onwards, warranting a 10% rating.

The Veteran's claims for left hand disability, lower extremity vascular disease, and residuals of fracture of the left little finger were denied. The Veteran was granted a non-compensable rating for pilonidal cyst scars and a compensable rating (10%) for migraine headaches prior to November 16, 2016. However, his claim for increased ratings for right wrist disability after that date is denied.,The Veteran's claims for lower extremity vascular disease and residuals of fracture of the left little finger were denied. The Veteran was granted a non-compensable rating for pilonidal cyst scars and a compensable rating (10%) for migraine headaches prior to November 16, 2016. However, his claim for increased ratings for right wrist disability after that date is denied.

The Board has remanded the cases of service connection for skin cancer, an initial disability rating higher than 30 percent for migraines, whether severance of service connection for migraines was proper, and TDIU. The VA will review additional medical records and provide supplemental statements of the case as needed.

The Veteran's hypertension and left knee disability were denied, but a separate rating for left knee instability was granted. The Veteran's migraine headaches and bilateral foot disability are remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for a higher initial rating for headaches due to outstanding VA treatment records and an additional examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's fibromyalgia, which is claimed as a result of exposure to environmental hazards during service in the Persian Gulf War.

The Veteran's headaches are rated at 50% since February 2, 2016. He is also granted TDIU effective from February 2, 2016.

The Board has granted service connection for a TMJ disorder with dislocation, subluxation, arthritis, and bruxism with headaches as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected mandibular osteotomy.

The Veteran's sleep apnea, acquired psychiatric disorder (persistent depressive disorder), and headache disability are all granted as service-connected.,Diabetes mellitus, type II, hypertension, hernia disability, lower back pinched nerve disability, lumbar spine disability, arthritis, right lower extremity disability (chronic lymphedema), and left lower extremity disability are denied as not being related to service.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional examinations and opinions to determine the current severity of his bilateral hearing loss, chronic headaches, acquired psychiatric disorder (to include PTSD), and right eye condition. The Board will also consider service connection claims.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims of service connection for TBI and migraines due to a lack of medical examination, as well as the need to consider the credibility of the Veteran's testimony regarding in-service head injuries.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary for the claims related to TBI, migraine headaches, right knee disability, right leg shin splints, numbness and tremors of upper and lower extremities, heat sensitivity, and vision problems. The Veteran's service records indicate exposure to heat stroke during his military service.

The Board has reopened the claims of service connection for acute sinusitis and tension headaches, but has remanded them due to a lack of medical opinion regarding their etiology.

The Board has granted the Veteran's request to reopen his claim for service connection for residuals of a left lower extremity amputation and remanded all other claims on appeal.

The Veteran's appeal includes multiple issues related to his service-connected disabilities, including TDIU and evaluations for various conditions. The Board has determined that these issues are inextricably intertwined with the issue of TDIU and has therefore remanded all matters.

The Veteran's left oophorectomy and total abdominal hysterectomy have been rated appropriately based on the maximum allowable schedular ratings.,The Veteran’s migraine headaches are currently rated as noncompensable, with no evidence of characteristic prostrating attacks.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for migraines and anemia (B12 deficiency) due to inadequate medical opinions in the February 2018 VA examinations. The Veteran is required to provide additional evidence, obtain outstanding VA records, and be provided with a new examination.

The Veteran's migraine headaches and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) to include irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) have been granted initial ratings of 30 percent, effective February 15, 2015.,However, the Veteran's service connection for PTSD remains pending as it was not addressed in previous decisions.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss is denied. The Board has remanded the issue of service connection for headaches due to insufficient evidence.