Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD and depression were rated at 10 percent prior to November 18, 2011, but increased to 30 percent effective from that date. The rating for left ankle sprain was also increased.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for SMC based on need for regular aid and attendance or being housebound.

The Board found that the Veteran did not have active service in the southwest Asia Theater of operations during the Persian Gulf War and failed to report for multiple VA examinations. The evidence does not support granting service connection for migraines, a disability manifested by fatigue and nausea, or for a cardiovascular disability (hypertension).

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim of entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities for further development, including providing the Veteran with notice and a VA examination to address his employability.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and major depressive disorder warrant a rating of 50 percent. The Board has granted service connection for residuals of C3 chip fracture, but the issue pertaining to headaches remains unresolved.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's heat stroke residuals, including superior sinus thrombosis and migraine headaches, are related to her heat injury during inactive duty training (IDT). The appeal is granted.

The Veteran's hypertension and headache disability are found to be related to her military service, with the headaches being characterized as very frequent and completely prostrating attacks productive of severe economic inadaptability.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current low back disorder, bilateral knee or ankle disorders, left foot disorder, stomach disorder, or headache disorder that is related to his military service. Service connection for these conditions is therefore denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including posttraumatic stress disorder and other conditions, render him unemployable due to his cognitive impairments and physical limitations.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current migraine headaches are related to his service-connected sinusitis, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's combined rating for service-connected disabilities was 70 percent from September 19, 2003 to July 24, 2007. The claimant contends that he should have received a higher combined rating prior to this date.,The Veteran is seeking an increased rating for his headaches and peripheral neuropathy of the right foot.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional medical records and for further development of his claims.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations for his service-connected left ankle tendonitis, resolved concussion for residual headaches, light headedness, and vertigo, and GERD are being remanded due to the need to obtain VA treatment records and provide updated VA examinations.

The Veteran withdrew her appeal regarding the rating for migraine headaches.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for an addendum opinion regarding the cause of his headaches.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for scheduling a Board hearing at the local RO in Montgomery, Alabama.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for a right wrist disability, skin disability, and chronic headaches. The evidence submitted since the previous denial was found to be cumulative or redundant and did not raise a reasonable possibility of substantiating the claims.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining SSA records and requesting an opinion from a VA examiner regarding the relationship between the Veteran's headaches and his service-connected PTSD.

The VA determined that there is no evidence linking the claimed psychiatric conditions to service, and thus denied the claim for service connection.,There was also insufficient evidence provided by the VA medical examiner regarding the headaches. The Board found this inadequate and remanded the case.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including right hip disability, left shoulder disorder, bilateral hearing loss, stomach disorder, and others. The decision also addressed the Veteran's employment status.