Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 30 percent for his service-connected residuals of a right facial zygomatic fracture, to include pain and headaches, was denied. The effective dates for the awards of service connection for PTSD and major depressive disorder were granted earlier than January 14, 2010.

The Board finds that the appellant's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and depression, have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment prior to June 23, 2009.

The Veteran's claim is being remanded due to an outstanding hearing request. The appeal will be decided on the merits after a new hearing date and location are provided.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the TDIU was denied as there is no evidence of any earlier unadjudicated formal or informal claim or factually ascertainable evidence demonstrating entitlement to TDIU prior to March 24, 2010.

The Veteran's headaches are manifested by frequent severe headaches that have rendered him totally unemployable, warranting a TDIU rating from August 28, 2009 to October 31, 2010.

The Board found that the Veteran's currently diagnosed headache disorder is not related to service and denied her claim for service connection.

The Board found that the Veteran's claimed conditions, including headaches, bilateral hearing loss disability, and tinnitus, were not incurred in or aggravated by service. The claims for these disabilities are denied.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not render him in need of regular aid and attendance or housebound due to his disabilities, as he is able to perform most self-care functions independently.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to a failure to provide the Veteran's representative with a copy of the March 2013 Supplemental Statement of the Case (SSOC).

The Veteran's service-connected tension headaches have been evaluated at 30 percent, which is the maximum schedular rating available. The Board finds that his symptoms do not warrant a higher evaluation.

The Veteran's combined disability rating is now at 70%, meeting the minimum schedular requirements for a TDIU. However, he was unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment due to service-connected disabilities from October 25, 2004 until April 24, 2005.

The Board found that the Veteran's current symptoms, including concussion, seizures, headaches, syncope, dizziness, memory loss, and mini-strokes, are not related to his in-service head injury.

The Veteran's claim for service connection is being remanded due to insufficient evidence and the need for further development, including a VA examination.

The Board found that the Veteran's headache disability did not have its onset during service, was not aggravated by service, and is not proximately due to or aggravated by a service-connected seizure disability. Therefore, service connection for the headache disability is denied.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for depressive disorder with generalized anxiety state and tension headaches have been withdrawn.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a videoconference hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for migraine headaches has been remanded due to the need for further development, including obtaining his VA vocational rehabilitation and employment folder.

The Board found that the Veteran's headaches did not manifest during service and are unrelated to any in-service injury or disease, thus denying his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's headaches are found to be due to an undiagnosed illness during his service in the Gulf War. His bilateral hip, right ankle, left ankle, wrist, and elbow disabilities are not shown to be related to service.

The Board has dismissed the appeal of the issue regarding service connection for bilateral hearing loss. The Veteran's adjustment disorder is rated at 50 percent throughout the appeal period.