Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Veteran's TDIU claim was denied by the Board in November 2005, and he did not appeal this decision. The RO granted a TDIU effective August 24, 2009 based on his reported unemployment due to service-connected disabilities. However, it is not factually ascertainable that an increase in disability occurred prior to this date.

The Board has remanded the case for scheduling a personal hearing before a Veterans Law Judge (VLJ) sitting at the RO or in the alternative, a videoconference hearing.

The Veteran's service-connected major depressive disorder with cognitive and delusional disorder may have caused or aggravated his diagnosed headaches and peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities.

The Veteran's PTSD with major depressive disorder is rated at 70 percent, and her migraine headaches are rated at 30 percent. Both conditions meet the criteria for increased ratings.

The Veteran's service-connected migraine headaches have been manifested by very frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks capable of producing severe economic inadaptability, warranting a maximum initial rating of 50 percent.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to service, thus granting service connection for these conditions. The claim for a headache disorder is remanded.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and addendum medical opinions.

The Veteran's service connection for chronic headaches and asthma has been granted, with a TDIU also being granted. The Veteran is currently receiving a combined rating of at least 70 percent due to her service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's initial claim for a higher rating for her tension headaches was granted, and she is now receiving a 30% disability rating. The decision acknowledges that the frequency of her headaches has increased since August 2, 2010.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's headaches do not meet or approximate the criteria for an extraschedular evaluation in excess of 60 percent. The Director's decision was based on accurate factual premises.

The Board has remanded both issues due to inadequate rationale in the April 2011 VA examination report, and because the memory loss claim is inextricably intertwined with the headache claim.

The Board is remanding the Veteran's claims for additional development and consideration, including to verify his alleged stressors related to PTSD. The claims will be readjudicated in light of all additional evidence.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA and private medical records, scheduling new VA examinations, and issuing a supplemental statement of the case.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, finding no compensable hearing loss or significant impairment from his diagnosed conditions. The Veteran's appeals were dismissed due to withdrawal of his appeal regarding the left hand rating.

The Veteran's appeal was denied for various issues, including service connection claims and rating determinations. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a compensable initial rating for tension headaches or for service connection for other conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have residuals of traumatic brain injury, including headaches and memory loss, incurred in service. The medical evidence does not support a finding of such injuries or their connection to service.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for the issues of service connection for tension headaches, a sleep disorder, bilateral restless leg syndrome, and skin disorder during the September 2014 Board hearing.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for TBI with migraine headaches and finds that service connection is warranted due to a causal relationship between his military boxing career and current TBI residuals.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service connection claims for residuals of traumatic brain injury, residuals of whiplash trauma, and migraine headaches are not supported by the evidence. The Veteran's assertions regarding his in-service injuries have been considered, but there is no clear and unmistakable evidence to support a finding that these conditions preexisted service or were aggravated during service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for sinusitis with headaches and bilateral hearing loss are denied as the current ratings are considered to be the maximum allowed under VA regulations.