Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for headaches as a result of head injuries sustained in service, and the Veteran's traumatic brain injury is presumed to be directly related to these head injuries. Service connection for traumatic brain injury was not established due to lack of evidence of chronic residuals.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have currently diagnosed hip, pes planus, low back strain, neck disorder, or eye disorders. The claims for these conditions are therefore denied.

The Board found that the Veteran's head trauma residuals did not have their clinical onset in service and are not otherwise related to active duty, thus denying his claim for service connection.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have current scleritis of both eyes, and thus denied service connection for this condition. The other issues were remanded for further development.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's TBI, finding that it is as likely as not due to injuries sustained during his period of active service.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the issues of service connection for a left elbow disability, right knee disability, chronic headaches, and an undiagnosed illness manifested by headaches and joint pain, as well as the issue of entitlement to an increased rating for hypertension.

The Veteran is granted an effective date of March 27, 2008 for the award of Total Disability Rating Based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected PTSD and headaches.

The Veteran's PTSD with cognitive disorder is rated at 50 percent disabling since June 22, 2010. The rating will remain at this level as the symptoms do not warrant a higher evaluation.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is being remanded for a VA examination to determine if his service-connected disabilities prevent him from securing and following substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's service-connected migraine headaches have been rated at 30% since July 7, 2009.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for sleep apnea, increased ratings for cognitive disorder, depression and anxiety, cerebrovascular accident with right hand tremor, headaches, and bilateral hearing loss have been withdrawn.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and additional treatment records, as well as consideration of his claims for an increased rating for traumatic brain injury.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for lumbar spine disability is being remanded to the AOJ.,Service connection for headache disorder was denied. The Veteran's claim for PTSD remains pending.

The Veteran's service-connected chronic headaches have been productive of frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks, but have not met the criteria for a 50 percent disability rating due to lack of severe economic inadaptability. The Board found that the schedular evaluation adequately described his disability level.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining clarification of and support for the September 2011 VA medical opinion regarding service connection claims. The Veteran's claims file should be provided to the appropriate examiner.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been presented to reopen claims for service connection for a skin disorder, headaches, chronic fatigue, joint disorder, muscle pain, sleep disorder, difficulty concentrating, shortness of breath, and forgetfulness. The Veteran's claims are considered 'mixed' as some issues have merit while others do not.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and alcohol abuse, have rendered him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted a TDIU.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU is being remanded to the RO due to inadequate VA examination and need for additional development of evidence.

The Veteran's headaches have caused characteristic prostrating attacks, but they have not resulted in severe economic inadaptability at any point during the appeal period.

The Veteran's service-connected migraine headaches have been rated at the maximum schedular rating of 50 percent, which is based on very frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks productive of severe economic inadaptability.