Migraines & headaches Board decisions

Entitlement to a 50% initial rating for tension headaches from December 6, 2018, to May 12, 2021, is granted.,Entitlement to a higher rating of 20% for left foot pes cavus and stress fracture residuals is granted.

The Board has ordered a remand for the Veteran's migraine headaches and TDIU claims due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the severity of her migraines and whether she is unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for chronic headaches is denied as his headaches are not prostrating in nature or productive of economic inadaptability, but are productive of head pain and difficulty concentrating during a headache.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for Traumatic Brain Injury and Headaches due to insufficient medical opinions in the original decision. The Veteran is required to undergo VA examinations to determine if his current conditions are related to his military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for headaches, finding that there was no evidence to support a link between his current headaches and his military service or any other condition.

The Veteran's post traumatic vascular headaches have been restored to a 10 percent rating from December 21, 2018.,The claims for reopening the service connection for psoriasis and skin condition (secondary to sexual trauma or exposure to depleted uranium) are remanded.

The Veteran's thoracolumbar spine disorder, hypertension, headaches, and acquired mental disorder are all found to be related to service.,Special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance of another is granted.

The Veteran requested to withdraw all his claims of entitlement to service connection for various conditions, including headaches, bronchitis, lightheadedness and feeling faint, varicose veins, and fatigue. The appeal is dismissed as a result.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a left knee disability, an increased rating for migraine headaches, and TDIU due to unresolved issues with medical opinions and examination findings.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for various conditions, including headaches, bowel movement problems, sleep problems, chronic fatigue, and depression, all related to Gulf War environmental exposures. The additional evidence must be considered by the RO.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's claimed low back condition, cervical spine condition, right knee condition, left shoulder condition, bilateral ankle conditions, and obstructive sleep apnea. The Board also found that these conditions are at least as likely as not related to service.

The Veteran's effective dates for Dependents Educational Assistance (DEA) and special monthly compensation (SMC) based on housebound status are denied as they do not meet the criteria set forth in the applicable regulations.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, migraine headaches, a sleep disorder, a gastrointestinal disorder, hypertension, and fibromyalgia due to the Veteran's death. The VA is directed to obtain medical opinions based on review of the record.

The Board has granted the Veteran's requests to reopen his claims for service connection for hypertension, a left knee disorder, a lumbar spine disorder, and headaches. The appeals are now remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability (including anxiety), headaches, a skin disability, and a gastrointestinal disability have been granted. The case is remanded for additional development regarding the skin disability claim.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations and service connection are being remanded due to the receipt of new evidence that has not been considered by the agency of original jurisdiction (AOJ).

The Board has granted service connection for lower back condition, upper back condition, right knee condition, and headaches. The decision is based on the Veteran's subjective reports of symptoms during service and continuity since service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty to assist error and needs an addendum VA medical opinion to determine if the Veteran's current headaches are related to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for headaches has been dismissed because he withdrew his claim with full knowledge of the consequences.

The Veteran's initial claim for a higher rating for migraine headaches was granted, with an effective date of March 26, 2021. The Veteran is currently rated at 30 percent for his migraines prior to this date.,After the effective date of March 26, 2021, the Veteran's claim for a higher rating remains denied.