Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for sleep apnea was denied as he does not have a current disability.,The Veteran's claim for bilateral hearing loss was denied as his auditory thresholds do not meet the VA regulatory threshold.

The Veteran's appeal is pending and requires a DRO hearing at the next available opportunity. The Board has not made a determination on service connection claims.

The Veteran's service-connected migraine headaches have been rated at 30 percent since June 2, 2005. The appeal is granted as the current rating adequately reflects the severity and frequency of his migraines.

The Veteran's appeal for specially adapted housing and special home adaptation grant was denied as he does not meet the criteria for either benefit due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's service-connected tension headaches disability is rated at a maximum of 50 percent, effective from May 23, 2011. The Board has also found that an extraschedular rating is warranted for the entire period of claim.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to the Veteran's failure to report for scheduled VA examinations and other procedural issues.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of headaches or bilateral hearing loss, and therefore service connection for these conditions is denied. The claim for acquired psychiatric disorder was remanded due to further development being required.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have hepatitis A and his headaches were not aggravated by service. The claim for hepatitis A is denied, while the claim for headaches remains pending.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as he withdrew his appeal via a written statement in February 2018.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are currently evaluated at 30 percent, the maximum schedular rating available.,Malaria is not currently service-connected and thus no evaluation has been assigned.

The Veteran's service-connected migraine headaches are rated at 50% due to very frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks capable of producing severe economic inadaptability.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, Bipolar Disorder, and Migraine Headaches, render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. The Board finds that the evidence is at least in equipoise as to whether he cannot secure and follow such an occupation due to his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and review of medical records.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining additional medical records and a VA examination to determine if his service-connected disabilities render him in need of regular aid and attendance or housebound.

The Veteran's claim for migraine headaches was denied as there was no formal or informal claim prior to February 7, 2006.,TDIU was granted with an effective date of July 23, 2004, but not earlier.

The Veteran's appeal includes claims for various disabilities, including a right elbow disability, back disability, hand disorder, hearing loss, headaches, swollen glands, female problems and menstrual disorders, abdominal pain (residuals of hysterectomy), hypertension, left arm pain, right arm pain, left wrist pain, right hand pain, left knee pain, right knee pain, and bilateral foot disorder. The claims are being remanded for further development and consideration.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of plantar fasciitis, hallux valgus, and restless leg syndrome related to his period of service. The VA examiners provided negative nexus opinions.

The Board has found that the Veteran's migraine headaches are not related to his active duty service and do not result from or aggravate a service-connected condition.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at 50 percent effective June 27, 2011. His right inguinal hernia residuals are rated as noncompensable. The TDIU claim is granted.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus is currently rated at 20 percent, effective February 12, 2008. The Veteran does not have moderate or worse incomplete paralysis of the right or left peroneal nerves, nor does she have peripheral neuropathy of the LUE that warrants a higher evaluation.,The Veteran's lumbar spine disability and bilateral peroneal nerve impairment are not currently service-connected.