Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Board has determined that the VA examinations for cervical and lumbosacral strains are inadequate, and additional examinations are needed. The Veteran's TDIU claim is also remanded due to outstanding records and potential consideration of other applicable Codes.

The rating reduction from 10 percent to noncompensable for migraine headaches effective September 13, 2014 was improper and the 10 percent rating is restored. The issue of entitlement to a rating in excess of 10 percent for migraine headaches is remanded. The issue of service connection for a cervical spine disability is also remanded.

The Veteran's headaches have been granted service connection, but the current noncompensable rating is being remanded for additional development to consider whether an extraschedular rating is warranted.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration due to inconsistencies in medical records regarding the Veteran's headaches and psychiatric conditions. The TDIU claim is also being remanded as it may be significantly impacted by the service connection determinations.

The Veteran's claim for a rating greater than 10 percent for his lumbar spine disability prior to June 1, 2018 is granted. The Veteran's claim for service connection for headaches has been reopened.

The Veteran's service-connected post-operative residuals of right and left carpal tunnel syndrome, upper airway resistance syndrome, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and post-traumatic headaches with photosensitivity are all granted. The Veteran is also awarded a non-compensable rating for his GERD.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development to determine the nature and etiology of any back disability, thoracic neuritis, left and right knee disabilities, sinus headaches, and major depressive disorder with social anxiety. The effective date for service connection will be determined based on the evidence.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for irritable bowel syndrome and gastrointestinal disability (including gastroesophageal reflux disease, gastroenteritis) are remanded due to the need for VA examinations and opinions under 38 C.F.R. § 3.317.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome is remanded due to the need for VA examination and opinion under 38 C.F.R. § 3.317.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for headaches are remanded due to the need for VA examination and opinion under 38 C.F.R. § 3.317.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for varicocele is remanded due to the need for VA examination and opinion under 38 C.F.R. § 3.317.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for testicular cyst is remanded due to the need for VA examination and opinion under 38 C.F.R. § 3.317.

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection for headaches due to in-service exposure, Gulf War illness, or sleep apnea. The case is being sent back for additional medical opinions and evidence collection.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination to assess the severity of the Veteran's right femur disability, tension headaches, and TDIU prior to May 23, 2016.

The Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral hearing loss, hypertension, and asthma have been granted. The claim for a higher rating for tension headaches has been denied. The claims for evaluations greater than 10 percent for degenerative joint disease of the cervical spine and lumbar spine are remanded. Service connection for asthma is also remanded.

The Board has determined that new evidence was submitted after the prior final denials of service connection for sleep apnea and tension headache, warranting readjudication.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder was granted, rendering the appeal moot.,The Veteran withdrew his appeals on multiple other issues.

The Board denied service connection for chronic headaches, sinus disorder, and right knee disorder as there was no evidence of a nexus between the current conditions and service.

The Veteran's penicillin allergy was aggravated during service, and his migraine headaches began during service. Service connection is granted for these conditions.

The Veteran's appeals for higher initial ratings for migraine headaches, left carpal tunnel syndrome, and right carpal tunnel syndrome have been dismissed as he requested to withdraw his appeal.

The Veteran's claims for lower back disability, back disability, bilateral foot disability, varicocele, sleep apnea, urethritis, headache condition, and acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as secondary to service connected disabilities) have been dismissed due to the Veteran's requests to withdraw his appeals on these issues.

The Board denied service connection for chronic headache disorder as there was no evidence linking the current condition to service, including in-service headaches. The Veteran failed to attend scheduled VA examinations and did not provide any nexus between his service and his headaches.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a new VA examination and consideration of the Veteran's flare-ups. The Veteran is also advised that his claims for service connection for migraine headaches and a cervical spine disorder are referred to the Agency of Original Jurisdiction (AOJ) for clarification.

The Veteran's migraine headaches resulted in very frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks productive of severe economic inadaptability, warranting a rating of 50 percent.