Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chest pain, arthritis (other than in the left shoulder), a left shoulder disability, and headaches have all been denied. The Board found that there was no evidence of these conditions during or immediately following service.

The Veteran's service-connected chronic migraines/headaches were reduced to a 10% rating from December 1, 2014, to August 29, 2016. The Board has restored the original 30% disability rating due to actual improvement in her ability to function under ordinary conditions of life and work.

The Board has remanded the cases due to outstanding VA and private medical records that need to be obtained for a thorough evaluation of the Veteran's claims.

The Veteran's initial maximum schedular disability rating of 50 percent for a headache disability and an initial disability rating of 50 percent, but no more for his acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) with anxiety disorder not otherwise specified and alcohol abuse have been granted.

The Veteran's VR&E services appeal is remanded due to the change in his service-connected disabilities and ratings, making it unclear if he currently meets the criteria for an employment handicap.

The Veteran's service connection claim for migraine headaches has been granted. The claims for increased ratings of bilateral plantar fasciitis and PTSD with generalized anxiety disorder, as well as the TDIU claim are still pending.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. Service connection is granted for peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, a headache disability (due to PTSD), diabetes mellitus, lumbar spine disability, sleep disability, prostate disability, and psychiatric disability other than PTSD.

The Board denied service connection for sleep apnea, headaches, and hypertension as there was no current diagnosis of these conditions during the appeal period.

The Veteran's service-connected migraine headaches are rated at 50 percent, the maximum available, due to very frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks productive of severe economic inadaptability.

The Veteran's claims for a headache disorder, eye disorder, schizoid personality disorder, low back disorder, arthritis of the left foot, arthritis of the right foot, and cervical disorder have been denied as new and material evidence has not been submitted to reopen these claims.,The Veteran's claims for a headache disorder, eye disorder, schizoid personality disorder, low back disorder, arthritis of the left foot, arthritis of the right foot, and cervical disorder have been denied as new and material evidence has not been submitted to reopen these claims.,The Veteran's claims for a headache disorder, eye disorder, schizoid personality disorder, low back disorder, arthritis of the left foot, arthritis of the right foot, and cervical disorder have been denied as new and material evidence has not been submitted to reopen these claims.,The Veteran's claims for a headache disorder, eye disorder, schizoid personality disorder, low back disorder, arthritis of the left foot, arthritis of the right foot, and cervical disorder have been denied as new and material evidence has not been submitted to reopen these claims.,The Veteran's claims for a headache disorder, eye disorder, schizoid personality disorder, low back disorder, arthritis of the left foot, arthritis of the right foot, and cervical disorder have been denied as new and material evidence has not been submitted to reopen these claims.,The Veteran's claims for a headache disorder, eye disorder, schizoid personality disorder, low back disorder, arthritis of the left foot, arthritis of the right foot, and cervical disorder have been denied as new and material evidence has not been submitted to reopen these claims.,The Veteran's claims for a headache disorder, eye disorder, schizoid personality disorder, low back disorder, arthritis of the left foot, arthritis of the right foot, and cervical disorder have been denied as new and material evidence has not been submitted to reopen these claims.

The Board has remanded the case for readjudication of multiple service connection and evaluation issues, including those related to fatigue, muscle and joint pain, functional dysphagia, gastrointestinal disorder (functional vomiting, bloating), migraine headaches, sleep apnea, and sleep disturbance. The decision on Dependents Educational Assistance (DEA) under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 35 is also remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for tinnitus, chronic intractable headaches, and peripheral neuropathy due to exposure to herbicides and solvents as there are insufficient records on file to make a determination.

This decision dismisses appeals for various effective dates related to service connection, disability ratings, and the propriety of evaluations. The Veteran's claims are dismissed as he withdrew them prior to a Board decision.,The reduction in the rating for lumbosacral strain with osteoarthritis from 40 percent to 10 percent is granted.

The Veteran's initial evaluations for TBI and headaches have been remanded due to unclear effective dates and potential pyramiding issues.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left ankle disorder, blood disorder, and migraine headaches has been denied. The claim of service connection for venous insufficiency (also claimed as peripheral vascular disease) is being remanded.,The Veteran was not granted service connection for the following conditions: left ankle disorder, blood disorder, migraine headaches, vein disorders of both lower extremities, skin disorders/ulcers on both lower extremities, and skin grafts on both lower extremities.

The Veteran's increased rating for migraine headaches from 30% to 50% is granted, effective May 18, 2015. The reduction of the rating from 30% to 0% was found improper and restored.

The Board has granted service connection for migraine headaches but denied service connection for malaria. The Veteran's headache disorder is presumed to have been incurred in service, while there was no evidence of a current diagnosis or pre-service condition for malaria.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for further review of additional VA treatment records that have been associated with his claims file.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for joint pain, headaches, skin condition, and sleep disability due to lack of a current diagnosis of right ear hearing loss. The Veteran's other conditions are also being reviewed.

The Board denied an initial compensable rating for tension headaches prior to June 30, 2016 and a rating in excess of 30 percent thereafter.,The Board also denied the claim for an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD.