Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for migraines, recurring syncope, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (including major depression, bipolar disorder, and schizoaffective disorder) due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to her active duty service.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and a TBI examination. The issues of entitlement to an initial rating in excess of 40 percent for post-concussive syndrome with dizziness and headaches (claimed as traumatic brain injury) and total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities are also remanded.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for chronic bacterial prostatitis was granted, with a 20 percent disability rating effective from November 13, 2014. The claim for tension headaches was also granted, but only at the initial 10 percent level. The claim for rosacea is remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including headaches, left and right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, cervical spine degenerative joint disease, left clavicle fracture, left patellofemoral syndrome, and left foot Charcot joint, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. The Board has granted entitlement to total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disability (TDIU).

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including chronic rhinosinusitis, perirectal abscess, dizziness, headaches, left ear hearing loss, and scar on the right knee, preclude him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a positive PPD test was dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of the appeal. The Board also remanded cases regarding service connection for sleep apnea, headache disability (migraines and cluster headaches), and TDIU.

The Veteran's cognitive disorder, panic disorder with agoraphobia, and intermittent explosive disorder have been granted service connection. The Veteran also has current diagnoses for a skin condition and psychiatric disorders (including psychosis and temperament issues).

The Veteran's claim for service connection for headaches has been reopened, and the Board finds that his headaches are at least as likely as not caused or worsened by his service-connected disabilities. The Veteran is also granted an initial rating of 70 percent for PTSD, effective December 2, 2014.

The Board found no evidence of service connection for the claimed conditions and denied all issues on appeal.

The Board has granted service connection for bronchitis, finding that the Veteran's current condition is at least as likely as not related to his in-service respiratory issues and smoking. The other claims are denied.

The Veteran's migraine headaches have been rated at 50 percent since January 16, 2008, due to frequent completely prostrating attacks. The Veteran's chronic cholecystitis has also been rated at 50 percent since the same effective date.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development, including obtaining VA examinations to determine the etiology of his sinus allergies, headaches, and sleep apnea. The TDIU claim is also remanded due to its inextricability with the service connection issues.

The Veteran's initial rating for headaches prior to September 2017 is granted at a 10 percent disability rating. The appeal for an increased rating after September 2017 is denied, as the evidence does not show very frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks productive of severe economic inadaptability. TDIU is also denied.

The Veteran's claims for hypertension, contact dermatitis, TBI residuals, gastrointestinal disorder, PTSD, shoulder disorders, hemorrhoids, cervical spine disability, migraine headaches, vision loss, testosterone imbalance, wrist and hand disorders, hip disorders, and insomnia are all remanded. Additionally, his claim for an increased rating for degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, radiculopathy of the right and left lower extremities, a residual head injury scar, tinnitus, and bilateral hearing loss is also remanded. His TDIU claim is also remanded.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including hypertension, contact dermatitis, TBI, and gastrointestinal disorders. The Veteran also had his TDIU claim remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for migraines secondary to his cervical spine disability and an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for his depressive disorder.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, migraine headaches, and TBI have been remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.,For the compensable rating claim for residuals of fracture, left 4th metacarpal midshaft, a VA x-ray is needed.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to ensure proper consideration of the Veteran's death and its potential connection to his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral shoulder arthritis and migraine disability have been reopened. However, the Board has determined that there is not enough evidence to establish a link between these conditions and active duty service.

The Veteran's service connection claims for migraine headaches and depressive disorder have been granted. The increased rating claims for sleep apnea, radiculopathy of the upper extremities, and TDIU are remanded.