Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Veteran's petition to reopen his claim for service connection of vascular headaches is granted. The Board finds new and material evidence has been received, reopening the claim.

The Veteran was granted extraschedular TDIU from August 23, 2013 to October 1, 2014 due to his service-connected disabilities preventing him from obtaining and maintaining gainful employment.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for his service-connected TBI and migraines are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and records review.

The Veteran's migraine headaches have worsened since his last VA examination, and a new evaluation is needed to determine the current severity of his condition.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a dental disability for compensation purposes is denied as there is no indication of actual bone loss or other maxillary impairment.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than anxiety disorder, to include PTSD, is also denied due to the lack of current diagnosis and credible supporting evidence that the claimed in-service stressor occurred.,The Veteran's claim for a higher initial disability rating for his service-connected anxiety disorder remains remanded as there is no clear indication of occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and headaches have been denied. The effective date for the grant of a 100% rating for hepatitis B is set at February 8, 2012.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient evidence and need for additional examinations.

The Board granted service connection for seborrheic dermatitis and denied the claim for a disorder manifested by pain and tightness in the head and neck, including tension headaches, cervicogenic headaches, IVDS, cervical spondylosis, cervical degenerative disc disease, and cervical spine degenerative arthritis.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding his service connection claims for headaches and asbestosis.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension due to lack of evidence linking the condition to service. The claims for increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and headaches are remanded as new evidence has been submitted.

The Board has remanded three issues for further examination and evaluation: right ear hearing loss, gastrointestinal disability (GERD), and headache disorder. The Veteran's claims are based on service connection under the provisions of 38 U.S.C. § 1117 and 38 C.F.R. § 3.317.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability is granted as service connected, but his sleep apnea and muscle pain claims are remanded for further development.,His low back disability and headaches are also remanded for further development. His left-hand disability claim remains pending.

The Board has ordered additional development to determine if the change in copayment status was proper, and will then review the service connection claims for PTSD and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to his failure to report for a VA examination. The case will be rescheduled and the functional impact of his service-connected disabilities on employment will be assessed.

All service connection claims have been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's service connection claim for a lumbar spine disorder was denied. The Veteran received an initial disability rating of 50 percent for her migraine headaches from May 19, 2008 to November 15, 2016 and a 10 percent rating for chronic maxillary sinusitis from May 19, 2008 to July 5, 2012. The claim for TDIU was remanded.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at 50% and major depressive disorder is rated at 70%. The Veteran does not meet the criteria for a TDIU based on his service-connected conditions.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection of a sinus condition, but denied service connection for scarlet fever and arthritis. The left calf scar remains remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination. The issues include tinnitus, hearing loss, heel pain, ankle pain, knee pain, psychiatric disorders, GERD, stomach condition, headaches, lung condition, sinus condition, and throat condition.

The Veteran's chronic fatigue syndrome is currently rated at 60 percent, but the Board found no evidence of nearly constant and severe symptoms that restrict routine daily activities almost completely.,For dyspnea with cough, a compensable rating was denied prior to August 5, 2014. From August 5, 2014 onward, a 10 percent rating is granted but not higher.,The Veteran's headaches are currently rated at 30 percent under Diagnostic Code 8100 and the Board found no evidence of very prostrating and prolonged attacks that would warrant a 50 percent rating.,No new or material evidence was presented to reopen the service connection claim for any condition.