Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for an earlier effective date and increased rating were denied. The Board found no clear and unmistakable error in the May 2015 rating decision, and determined that there was not sufficient evidence to grant a higher rating or an earlier effective date.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for an immune system disorder is denied.,Service connection for tinnitus is denied as it is not related to in-service noise exposure and the Veteran’s current tinnitus began many years after service.,Bilateral hearing loss (right ear) is not shown to be a disability for VA purposes, while left ear hearing loss is noted at entrance but does not show an increase in severity during service.,The issue of entitlement to increased initial rating for right knee chondromalacia patella is dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal.,Service connection for head injury and brain tumor with residual memory loss, scar, slurred speech and headaches are remanded for additional development due to lack of specific medical examination or diagnosis.,Entitlement to service connection for muscle and joint pain is remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him in need of regular aid and attendance, as he can dress himself, keep himself clean, feed himself, attend to his personal needs, and navigate his daily environment without the help of another person.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, lower back disability, neck disability, and migraine headaches have been reopened. However, the Board finds that new evidence does not establish service connection for any of these conditions.,The VA examination did not consider the Veteran’s complaints of back pain during service or at separation.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for headaches, as secondary to his service-connected disabilities, is remanded. The claims for conjunctivitis and residuals of cellulitis in the lower groin areas are also remanded.

The Veteran's initial 10 percent disability rating for migraine headaches is granted, but the appeal to increase the rating beyond 10 percent is remanded due to insufficient evidence of severe economic inadaptability.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for his TDIU award, finding that he was not precluded from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation due to his service-connected disabilities prior to March 31, 2006.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development due to incomplete medical opinions and failure to obtain VA examinations.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence and need for a VA examination.

The Veteran's chronic headaches are rated at a 30 percent rating prior to April 7, 2014. The Board found that the Veteran experienced at least one prostrating headache per month before this date and thus meets the criteria for a 30 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 8100.

The Veteran's migraines are rated at 50 percent, which is the highest rating available under VA regulations. The claim for increased ratings of unspecified depressive disorder and TMJD remains pending.,The issue of entitlement to a TDIU is also pending as it is inextricably intertwined with the claims for increased ratings.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for restless leg syndrome, a neck disorder, and migraine headaches due to potential secondary service connection.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to the need for additional development and evaluation of his conditions.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's claimed conditions, including headaches, genitourinary disability, and acquired psychiatric disorder. The issues remain on appeal as they are currently in a 'remanded' status.

The Board has remanded the claims for increased ratings for cervical spine, lumbosacral spine, and headache disabilities due to inadequate medical examination reports. The Veteran is required to undergo VA examinations to assess the severity of his service-connected conditions and provide opinions regarding their impact on employment.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development and examination, as some records are missing or not properly obtained.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at a 10 percent disability rating, effective from the date of the decision.

The Veteran's appeals for various service-connected disabilities have been REMANDED due to the need for updated examinations and additional evidence. The issues include ratings for PTSD, tinea pedis of the 4th and 5th toes, varicose veins in the right leg, migraine headaches, left inguinal hernia repair, and right inguinal hernia repair.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including PTSD, major depressive disorder, sleep apnea, headaches, hypertension, erectile dysfunction (secondary to PTSD), and lip cancer. The evidence does not support a finding of service connection based on direct service connection.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at 50% effective from July 31, 2019.,The Veteran's OSA is not rated higher than 50%, as it does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.