Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected cervical spine and tension headache disorders have rendered him unable to obtain or maintain a substantially gainful occupation, and the Board has granted TDIU benefits. The VA examinations are needed to determine the current severity of his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of tension headaches with a history of migraines is denied. The appeal for a disability rating greater than 10 percent for tension headaches with a history of migraines is remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for migraine headaches is granted. The Board finds that the Veteran has a current disability and credible evidence of continuity of symptomatology since service, thus establishing service connection.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for TBI, left hand disability, left eye disability, right shoulder disability, headaches, and PTSD due to lack of verification of in-service injuries. The claims will be further developed to attempt to verify these incidents.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to a material worsening of his headache disorder, and the need for further examination.

The Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal regarding the denial of compensation for demyelinating disease with retrobulbar neuritis, left eye (NS). The claim is dismissed.,The Veteran also requested to withdraw his appeal regarding service connection for a visual defect. The claim is dismissed.

The Board has granted service connection for cervical spine degenerative joint disease and tension headaches, finding that the Veteran's conditions had their onset during his active duty service. The decision is based on credible evidence of symptoms occurring in combat.

The Board has dismissed the appeals of service connection for allergic rhinitis, shingles, and tension headaches. The claims for left foot arthritis, chest pain (costochondritis), cervical spine disability, thoracolumbar spine disability, left knee disability, left ankle disability, and left heel spur are remanded.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right ankle disability was granted effective May 23, 2013, which is the day following his separation from active service. The claim for an earlier effective date prior to this date is denied as a matter of law due to lack of legal basis.

The Board has granted a disability rating of 50 percent for migraines, effective April 30, 2013. The evidence is in equipoise regarding whether the Veteran's migraines have caused very frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks productive of severe economic inadaptability since April 30, 2013.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's complete service treatment records need to be obtained and reviewed, as they have not been associated with his claims file. The issues of tinnitus, chronic headaches, and acquired psychiatric disorder (including depression, anxiety, and PTSD) are being remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claimed joint pain, headaches, and hot sweats have been attributed to known clinical diagnoses and are not related to undiagnosed illness or other qualifying chronic disability.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's claims for service connection due to the need for additional medical examinations and consideration of outstanding VA treatment records.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for migraine headaches is remanded due to the need for a more thorough and contemporaneous examination.

The Board has remanded the claims for right wrist disability, TDIU determination, and reopening of previously denied lumbar spine and left ankle disabilities due to outstanding VA treatment records. The effective date claim remains pending.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a migraine headache disability has been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The case is being remanded for further examination and opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's current migraine disability and his active duty service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection and rating for migraines, as well as the issue of reopening a claim for lower lip scar and pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB), due to the Veteran's homeless status. The VA is directed to ensure proper notification and obtain necessary medical records.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues related to special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance or housebound status, as well as a request for service connection for secondary disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for PTSD was reopened and granted. The claims for Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Headaches and Migraines were denied.