Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD warrants a rating of 70 percent, and he is granted TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are granted service connection and a disability rating in excess of 70 percent for major depressive disorder with TBI is remanded. The need for special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance or housebound status is also remanded.

The appeal for a disability rating in excess of 60 percent for neurogenic bladder is dismissed. The appeals for major depressive disorder, migraine headaches, spinal stenosis with IVDS and DDD, left lower extremity lumbar radiculopathy, and right lower extremity lumbar radiculopathy are all REMANDED.

The Veteran's left and right knee disabilities, as well as his headaches, are granted service connection. The back disability is granted a minimum of 40 percent rating from May 11, 2011 to July 23, 2015, and again from September 22, 2015 to October 24, 2017.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for DeQuervain's tenosynovitis of the right wrist was denied, and her appeal for a compensable rating for tension headaches is remanded.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II is granted based on direct evidence of herbicide agent exposure. The low back disorder, headache disorder, and residuals of frostbite are remanded for further examination.

The Veteran's cluster migraine headaches, left elbow disorder, and bilateral hip disorder are all granted as service-connected. The decision also remands for further examination to determine the etiology of the left elbow disorder and bilateral hip disorder.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to address the Veteran's claims for service connection for GERD and neurological or headache conditions, as they may be related to his service-connected PTSD and associated medications.

The Veteran's cervicogenic headaches are rated as noncompensable due to less frequent attacks, not meeting the criteria for a compensable rating.,Service connection for a gastrointestinal disorder other than GERD is denied because there is no evidence of such a condition during service or related to an in-service injury.

The Board has granted an effective date of January 14, 2011 for the appellant's entitlement to Total Disability Rating Based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU) due to his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and development of his military personnel records. The Board will consider all submitted evidence, including lay statements from the Veteran, in determining whether service connection is warranted for the claimed conditions.

The Veteran's employment ended in December 2018 due to his service-connected disabilities, including anxiety and migraine headaches. The AOJ needs to complete further development regarding the Veteran's employment history before deciding on the TDIU claim.

The Veteran's unspecified depressive disorder, headaches, and degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine have been granted. A TDIU has also been granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for headache condition, dermatitis, and vertigo due to incomplete development of her STRs and need for additional medical opinions.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to determine if the Veteran's death was caused by a service-connected disability, and whether any service-connected psychiatric disorder contributed to his substance abuse disorder or contributed to his death.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's back disability and headaches, as the previous opinions were inadequate.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining updated VA and private treatment records. The Board also found that a new examination is needed in several cases.

The Veteran's TBI residuals, including tinnitus, migraine headaches, right hand motor deficit, and neurocognitive disorder, have been granted increased ratings. The effective date for these increases is October 23, 2008.

The Board denied retroactive induction into a VR&E program for the reimbursement of education expenses incurred by the Veteran while pursuing a Master's degree in Accounting, finding that a Master's degree was not reasonably needed to achieve suitable employment.

The Veteran's dermatitis claim is dismissed. The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for headaches, left foot plantar fasciitis, and right foot plantar fasciitis due to potential secondary service connection.