Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation (SMC) at the increased level due to his need for regular aid and attendance as a result of service-connected TBI residuals, which would require hospitalization or institutional care if not provided by his wife.

The Board has found that a VA examination for the Veteran's service-connected headaches and personality change due to closed head injury is needed, as it may impact the outcome of the increased rating claim. The case is being remanded so all relevant medical records can be obtained.

The Veteran's claim for a higher initial evaluation of 10 percent for migraine headache disability was granted, and the Board found that an initial 30 percent rating is warranted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran did not develop chronic headaches as a result of VA medical treatment, and therefore denied his claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151.

The Veteran's service connection claims for headache, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), and fibromyalgia are remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and opinions regarding the PACT Act exposure.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a TDIU rating due to her service-connected disabilities, finding that her education and work history did not support a conclusion that she was unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's appeal for a disability rating in excess of 20 percent for his service-connected left shoulder disability was dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of the appeal.,The claim for service connection for headaches has been reopened based on new and material evidence. The Board finds that the Veteran's headache disability is at least as likely as not related to his military service.,The issue of whether new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim for service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis was remanded.,The issue of whether new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim for service connection for bilateral pes planus was remanded.,The issue of whether new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim for service connection for a low back disability was remanded.,Service connection for erectile dysfunction (ED) is remanded.,Service connection for a sleep disorder, to include sleep apnea, is remanded.

The Veteran's appeal for TDIU and SMC prior to July 20, 2015 was denied as his service-connected conditions did not meet the schedular requirements or provide sufficient additional disability to bring the combined rating to 70 percent.

The Board has remanded the case due to non-compliance with prior remand directives and for further development, including obtaining a new VA examination and medical opinion regarding the Veteran's headaches.

The Veteran's PTSD with major depressive disorder and TBI, along with other service-connected conditions, are now rated at 100% effective August 29, 2018. A 50% rating is granted for tension headaches effective from the same date. SMC at the housebound rate is also granted starting from that date.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a headache disability, right ankle disability, and right foot hallux valgus, plantar fasciitis, status post bunionectomy (right foot disability) have been denied.,The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for intermittent recurrent bronchitis has also been denied.

The Veteran's appeals for a TDIU and a compensable rating for posttraumatic headaches (claimed as migraine headaches) have been dismissed due to her withdrawal of the appeals.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, erectile dysfunction, skin condition, and headaches due to exposure to herbicide agents. The claims are inextricably intertwined with the claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's application to reopen the claim for service connection for a restrictive airway disease with mild intermittent asthma was granted. The claim is presumed to be connected to service due to exposure to burn pits and other toxins under the PACT Act.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss was denied as new evidence did not relate to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate the claim.

The Veteran's vertigo, seizure disorder, cervical spine disability, lumbar spine disability (lumbar spinal stenosis, lumbar spondylolisthesis, and spondylosis with radiculopathy), diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities, bilateral eye disability, tinnitus, hypertension, chronic memory loss disability, chronic headache disability, major depressive disorder, right foot disability, right knee disability, arthritis, left foot disability, left knee disability, left hip disability, and right hip disability are not supported by evidence of record.,The Veteran's service connection claims for vertigo, seizure disorder, cervical spine disability, lumbar spine disability (lumbar spinal stenosis, lumbar spondylolisthesis, and spondylosis with radiculopathy), diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities, bilateral eye disability, tinnitus, hypertension, chronic memory loss disability, chronic headache disability, major depressive disorder, right foot disability, right knee disability, arthritis, left foot disability, left knee disability, left hip disability, and right hip disability are denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various musculoskeletal conditions have been granted. The Board found that the evidence established a link between each condition and active service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to incomplete medical records and failure to develop secondary service connection claims.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of right and left knee conditions, as well as an increased rating for migraines, have been granted. The right and left knee conditions are being remanded due to the need for further evidence. The Veteran is now rated at 50% for his migraines.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary for the Veteran's claims of service connection for PTSD, diabetes mellitus, type II, migraines, left and right knee disorders, and obstructive sleep apnea. The claims are remanded due to missing military records and the need for VA examinations.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for the following reasons: obtaining potentially relevant private treatment records, clarifying any SSA claim, and obtaining an addendum opinion regarding whether his fibromyalgia is aggravated by a service-connected disability.