Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for multiple joint arthritis, bilateral calf disability, and headaches has been reopened. The Board granted the reopening of these claims.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, and his cervical spine disorder, TBI, and headaches/dizziness are granted. The issues of residuals of a concussion, back injury, Scheuermann’s disease, and depressive disorder remain pending and need further review.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for TBI and light sensitivity secondary to TBI is denied. The Veteran is granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) effective March 5, 2015.,Service connection for PTSD remains denied as the evidence does not show occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas due to PTSD.

The Veteran's initial claim for a higher rating for migraine headaches was denied prior to July 1, 2016. The Board found that the evidence did not show very frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks productive of severe economic inadaptability before this date.,For the period from July 1, 2016 onwards, the Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at the maximum schedular rating (50 percent). The case is remanded to consider whether an extraschedular evaluation is warranted.

The Board denied service connection for lumbar spine, left knee, right knee, OSA, tension headaches, respiratory disorder, and CFS. The Board found no in-service incurrence or nexus to service for these conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including prostatectomy, migraine condition, lower back condition, resection of the colon, and sleep apnea, have rendered him unable to secure or follow gainful employment. The Board finds a need for further evaluation due to the passage of time since his last examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a migraine headache disability, which was secondary to his service-connected sinusitis, has been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are being remanded for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his disability.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable initial rating for head scars prior to October 5, 2017 and higher than 10 percent thereafter is denied.,The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for various conditions are remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for lipomas, headaches, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus as secondary to exposure to Camp Lejeune contaminated water due to incomplete records and need for further medical examination.

The Veteran's adjustment disorder with anxiety is currently rated at 10 percent, which reflects occupational and social impairment due to mild or transient symptoms that decrease work efficiency during periods of significant stress. The Veteran does not meet the criteria for a higher rating as her condition has improved with medication.,The Veteran's migraine headaches are currently rated at 10 percent, reflecting characteristic prostrating attacks occurring on an average once every two months over the last several months.

The Veteran's TBI residuals are being remanded for additional examinations to determine the current severity of his service-connected conditions.

The Board has determined that additional examinations are needed to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's erectile dysfunction, as well as the current severity of his service-connected TBI, left pubis and sacroiliac disability, left ankle disability, bladder rupture residuals, and headaches. The Veteran will be scheduled for these examinations.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are characterized by prostrating attacks occurring on an average of at least once a month over the last several months that require the use of medication and rest. The headaches do not meet the criteria for a higher rating as they are not productive of severe economic inadaptability.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic thoracolumbar strain was denied due to lack of in-service event or medical evidence linking the condition.,The Veteran's cervical spine disability is rated at 30 percent, which is the maximum schedular rating available.

The Veteran has withdrawn all issues on appeal, including the ratings for Traumatic Brain Injury and Tension Headaches, as well as service connection claims for Acid Reflux and Low Back Disorder.

The Veteran's unauthorized medical expenses incurred at a private hospital on September 16, 2016 were denied because there was no emergency situation warranting treatment at the private facility and VA facilities were feasibly available.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent her from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation, so the claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disability is denied.

The Veteran's petition to reopen the previously denied claim of service connection for a left foot condition was denied.,The Veteran's petition to reopen the previously denied claims of service connection for sleep disorder and hallux valgus of the right foot were also denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for coronary artery disease, headaches, and an increased evaluation of GERD were granted. The Veteran's GERD is rated at the maximum 60 percent disability level due to significant weight loss.