Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The appeal has been withdrawn by the appellant through his authorized representative before a decision was made.

The Veteran withdrew her appeals for increased ratings for PTSD and trochanteric bursitis, left hip; and for service connection for a TBI and migraine headaches with associated facial numbness.

The Veteran's TBI with residual tension headaches is rated at 10 percent since January 17, 2013. The left ankle disability remains noncompensable prior to December 3, 2010 and rated at 10 percent since then. Bilateral pes planus is rated at 30 percent since January 9, 2013. Right and left calcaneal spurs are each rated at 10 percent since December 3, 2010.

The Veteran's headaches are found to be related to service, and the Board grants entitlement to service connection for headaches.

The appeal has been dismissed as the appellant, through his authorized representative, has withdrawn it.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for migraine headaches and cervical degenerative disc disease are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations to assess current severity.

The Board has denied reopening of the claims for service connection for various conditions, finding that no new and material evidence was submitted to support these claims.

The Veteran's migraine headaches have not resulted in prostrating attacks occurring on an average once a month over the last several months, and thus do not meet the criteria for a higher initial rating.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a VA examination to assess the impact of his combined service-connected disabilities on his employability. The case will be readjudicated after this.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for GERD, bilateral hearing loss, obstructive sleep apnea, IBS as due to undiagnosed illness, headaches as due to undiagnosed illness, and muscle fatigue as due to undiagnosed illness. The left foot disability was rated at 10 percent.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral pes planus was aggravated by service, and therefore grants service connection for this condition. The claim for a compensable rating for tension headaches is remanded as additional development is needed.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, without consideration of his age or non-service connected disabilities, prevent the Veteran from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment. The criteria for TDIU have been met.

The Veteran's initial rating for his DDD of the cervical spine was granted, but he is also granted service connection for headaches that are secondary to his service-connected cervical spine disability.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current tinnitus began in active service. The issue of entitlement to service connection for headaches is remanded due to lack of recent VA treatment records and need for a medical examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's cervical spine disability, headache disorder, and acquired psychiatric disorder are related to his military service. Service connection is granted for these conditions.

The Board found that the Veteran's chronic headache disability was not incurred in or aggravated by service and is unrelated to active duty service.

The Board has ordered additional development regarding the Veteran's claims for service connection for a cervical spine disability and headaches. The case is being remanded to allow for further examination and consideration of the evidence.

The Board has determined that the VA examinations and opinions are inadequate to address whether the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including bipolar disorder, clearly and unmistakably existed prior to service. The claim for residuals of a neck injury, claimed as headaches, will also be remanded due to the need for an examination.

The Board has ordered the RO/AMC to obtain all of the appellant's VA treatment records and schedule him for a VA podiatry examination. The case will be remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and providing an opinion regarding the etiology of his headaches.