Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Veteran has withdrawn all of his pending claims and appeals, including those related to bronchitis, dermatitis, tremors, chronic fatigue syndrome, right knee strain, low back strain, multiple scars on the left side of body, sinusitis with headaches, radiculopathy of the right lower extremity sciatic nerve, left shoulder rotator cuff tendonitis with degenerative arthritis, and irritable bowel syndrome.

The Veteran's claim for additional retroactive VA disability compensation benefits under the Concurrent Retirement and Disability Payment (CRDP) program is remanded due to insufficient information from the retired pay center and DFAS records. The AOJ must provide a detailed review of the Veteran's compensation award, specifically for the period prior to April 1, 2019.

The Veteran withdrew their appeal, and they were granted service connection for all the disabilities pending in this appeal.

The Board denied earlier effective dates for service connection of traumatic brain injury and migraine headaches, but granted them. Service connection for bilateral hearing loss was denied.

The Veteran's petition to reopen the claim for service connection for right ear hearing loss was denied. Claims for increased ratings of various hip and knee disorders, as well as left leg shin splints, were also denied.

The Board has found that the remand directives were not substantially complied with and thus, both claims for migraine and dizziness are being remanded. The issues are intertwined and must be addressed together.

The Veteran's recurrent headache disability (including migraine) is remanded for further evaluation and consideration.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for migraines was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not show very frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks productive of severe economic inadaptability, which is required for a 50 percent rating.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, and the Board has ordered remand for further development. The issues of service connection for headaches, chronic fatigue syndrome, and bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome are now before the AOJ.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including sleep disturbance, neurologic signs, skin condition, headaches, muscle pain, fatigue, joint pain, and respiratory symptoms/signs are remanded due to the need for additional examinations and medical opinions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a lumbar spine disability is being remanded due to new and material evidence. The effective date for the increased rating of 30 percent for headaches remains denied as there was no factually ascertainable increase in severity prior to May 24, 2018.,The Veteran's tension headaches are rated at 30 percent but not higher due to lack of very frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks. The left shoulder strain with degenerative arthritis is also rated at 20 percent as there is no limitation of motion that meets the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, a back disability, and a headache disability (including migraines). The Board found no credible evidence of in-service incurrence or relationship to service.,There is no persuasive medical evidence linking any current disabilities to service.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for low back disability, extrinsic asthma, and migraine headaches due to new evidence submitted since the last final denial. The claims are now remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an initial compensable evaluation for migraine headaches and service connection for rheumatoid arthritis due to additional development being necessary.

The Board has determined that the reductions in ratings for TBI and complex partial seizures were improper, and the original ratings are restored. The Veteran's entitlement to a rating in excess of 30 percent for migraine headaches is also remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for ulcers, migraines, mouth sores, body sores, fibromyalgia, chest pain, fatigue, joint pain and swelling, sinusitis (claimed as nose bleeds), shortness of breath, hemoptysis (coughing blood), hypertension, and memory loss. These issues are intertwined with the referred claim for service connection for Wegener's disease.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient reasons and bases in the November 2022 decision, requiring further examinations for service connection of depression and recurrent headaches.

The Board has remanded several issues for readjudication due to the submission of additional evidence since the last decision. The Veteran is requested to waive AOJ consideration of this new evidence.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied. The hypertension and tinnitus cases did not meet the criteria for higher ratings, while the migraine headaches claim was granted a 30 percent rating effective from June 7, 2021. The lumbar spine disability received a compensable rating.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for back condition, bilateral hearing loss, and headaches due to insufficient evidence regarding whether his conditions are related to service or pre-existing conditions. The claims will be returned for further development.