Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation based on loss of use of both lower extremities as defined by VA regulations.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation based on loss of use of both lower extremities as defined by VA regulations.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings on multiple service-connected disabilities are remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations and records.

The Board has ordered the Veteran to undergo VA examinations for his service-connected depressive disorder, cervical spine disability, right shoulder disability, and headache disorder due to the lack of recent medical records and examination reports.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a low back disability due to lack of evidence showing a link between current symptoms and service. The appeal for headaches as secondary to neck disability is remanded for further examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient medical opinions and new evidence. The issues include fibromyalgia, degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and a headache disorder.

The Veteran's right lower extremity radiculopathy is rated at a 60 percent disability rating, effective from the date of this decision. The issue of entitlement to TDIU has been remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a back condition and migraines, including as secondary to her service-connected PTSD with MDD, is granted. The claims are remanded for additional clarification of the relationship between the Veteran's conditions and her service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for residuals of cervical/thoracic sprain and migraine headaches are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and updated VA treatment records.

All issues are remanded for further development and examination. The Veteran's hypertension is being examined to determine if it is related to his service-connected psychiatric disability. His erectile dysfunction claim will be addressed as well.,The Veteran’s sleep apnea may need a more specialized examiner due to its complexity, and the relationship between his PTSD and sleep apnea needs clarification.

The Veteran's initial 10 percent evaluation for TBI is granted, effective from February 11, 2014. The evaluation for post-traumatic headaches remains at 30 percent and effective prior to July 17, 2015.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current optic disability and headaches are not related to his military service, including any exposure during the Gulf War. The conditions have been attributed to known clinical diagnoses.

The Veteran's low back disability is rated at 40% since January 19, 2016. The issues of service connection for right jaw condition, right ankle condition, left piriformis syndrome, and cervical spine condition are remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation prior to October 22, 2016.

The Board has granted the Veteran's petitions to reopen service connection for migraines, bilateral shoulder disability, and Scheuermann's disease of the thoracic spine. The petition to increase the rating for residuals of fracture left hand fifth metacarpal was denied.

The Veteran withdrew her appeals for the claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, bilateral tinnitus, and migraine headaches associated with multiple sclerosis.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral knee condition, migraine headaches, and TDIU due to insufficient evidence regarding the nature and severity of his disabilities.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for hypertension and an initial increased rating for migraine headaches have been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of all pending appeals.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence of current PTSD severity, and a new VA examination is required.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at 50 percent, the maximum rating allowed under Diagnostic Code 8100.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD (claimed as anxiety/nervous disorder) is granted with a retroactive effective date of August 27, 2009. However, the Veteran's claim for service connection for this condition must be remanded to obtain additional records and address the issue of whether he timely filed an appeal.