Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Veteran's TBI was granted service connection with a 40% rating effective February 21, 2023. The appeal for increased migraine headaches from 30% to 50% is denied as it was not the initial decision on this issue.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for bilateral lower extremity tinea pedis was withdrawn. The Veteran's GERD is caused or aggravated by his service-connected PTSD, and the Board granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render her unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation on a schedular basis from April 29, 2020. The Board has granted TDIU effective that date.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically major depressive disorder, has been granted. The Board found that the evidence is at least in approximate balance and supports a finding that his major depressive disorder is related to his active service and secondary to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection and rating for left foot condition, bilateral pes planus, right hand injury, and chronic headaches due to the appellant's withdrawal of the appeal.

The Board denied the claim of service connection for cause of death, finding that there was no evidence to support a causal link between the Veteran's service-connected conditions and his death.

The Veteran's appeals for chronic fatigue syndrome, headache syndrome, and lumbar spondylosis have been dismissed due to her withdrawal of the appeals.

The Veteran's initial claim for tension headaches was denied. His PTSD remains at a 50% rating, but the case is remanded regarding obstructive sleep apnea.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him so helpless as to need regular aid and attendance of another, nor did they qualify for SMC based on housebound status prior to February 9, 2021. The Board found the evidence insufficient to establish that the Veteran required assistance with daily activities.

The Board has remanded two issues: one for service connection of headaches and another for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disability (insomnia) as secondary to the service-connected left knee disability. The AOJ is required to secure a medical opinion on the etiology of the Veteran's claimed conditions, obtain relevant private treatment records, and schedule a VA examination.

The Veteran was granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) and Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits effective October 20, 2016.,An earlier effective date for DEA benefits prior to January 27, 2020 is also granted.

The Veteran's migraine headaches and TBI have not improved under ordinary conditions of daily life and work, thus the restoration of ratings is granted.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to the need for a comprehensive VA examination considering all of his service-connected disabilities, and for a rationale supporting the opinion.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for asthma, headaches, cervical spine disability, and lumbar spine disability due to insufficient evidence regarding their service connection.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for headaches, sinusitis, and IBS have been granted. The claim for a back disability is remanded.,The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his right shoulder and right knee disabilities are remanded.

The Board has found a duty to assist error and is remanding the case for corrective development, including obtaining an appropriate VA examination on whether the Veteran's headaches are related to his service in Southwest Asia.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a headache, PTSD, and right hip condition have been dismissed. The Veteran's claim for service connection for a right foot condition has been granted with a 30% rating. Other issues remain on appeal.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic sinusitis, chronic headaches, and a low back condition are being remanded due to the need for additional development regarding potential exposure to toxic substances during service.

The Board has restored the Veteran's prior 50% disability rating for service-connected headaches, as the reduction was not based on improvement in his ability to function under ordinary conditions of life and work.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's migraine headaches as secondary to her service-connected cervical spine disability.