Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The evidence shows that the Veteran's migraine headaches were equivalent to characteristic prostrating attacks occurring on an average once a month over several months, but did not show very frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks productive of severe economic inadaptability. Therefore, the initial rating in excess of 30 percent for migraine headaches prior to April 6, 2012 is denied.

The Veteran is granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability as of May 2, 2012 due to his service-connected disabilities. The right knee disability and mood disorder with migraine headaches preclude him from obtaining substantial gainful employment.

The Veteran's cervical spine disability is not service-connected, as it is secondary to a pre-existing low back disability.,Hearing loss and hypertension are not service-connected.

The Veteran's service-connected cluster headaches are not shown to meet the criteria for a higher evaluation, as his attacks do not occur on an average once per month over the last several months. The Board finds that he has characteristic prostrating attacks averaging one in 2 months.

Service connection for headaches was denied as there is no evidence of a current disability related to service.,New and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claim for bilateral hearing loss, but service connection remains denied.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining private treatment records and arranging for a VA examination.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent, and his TBI-related migraine headaches have also been rated appropriately. Both conditions are considered to be service-connected based on their direct relationship to the Veteran's military service.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for his service-connected fracture of the left medial malleolus was denied. The Board also found that there is no evidence to support an award of TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities, as they do not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a more thorough examination, including evaluation of all symptoms related to his service-connected posttraumatic headaches and other reported conditions.

The Veteran's headaches are characterized by frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks productive of severe economic inadaptability, warranting a 50% rating. The Veteran is also granted entitlement to TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied the Veteran's request to reopen her claim of service connection for migraine headaches, finding that no new and material evidence had been received.

The Veteran's service-connected renal cell carcinoma is granted, and the Board finds that he meets the criteria for a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed migraine headaches and thyroid condition were not incurred or aggravated by service, and thus denied his claims for service connection.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a new examination to evaluate the severity of his tension headache/migraine disability and obtain all records of VA treatment.

The Veteran's claimed disabilities, including cervical spine disability, right elbow and arm disability, left arm and shoulder disability, right ankle disability, left ankle disability, right hip disability, left hip disability, and headaches, were not incurred or aggravated by service. Service connection was denied as the evidence did not establish a nexus between any of these conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's migraine headaches and irritable bowel syndrome are found to be due to her service-connected fibromyalgia, thus granting service connection for these conditions.

The Board has determined that further development is necessary before the claims can be adjudicated, including obtaining SSA records and VA examinations for the Veteran's back disorder, right shoulder disorder, bilateral hearing loss disability, and headache disorder.

The Veteran's appeal was denied for a rating in excess of 60 percent for post-phlebitic syndrome left lower extremity, service connection for headaches and sleep apnea, hypoapnea, sleep disordered breathing syndrome, and TDIU.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining an addendum opinion from the VA examiner who conducted the May 2014 VA examination regarding whether his headaches are aggravated by his service-connected right eyelid scar.