Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims are remanded due to insufficient evidence and procedural errors. The claims for increased ratings and service connection will be returned to the RO for further action.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic codes.

The Board has determined that additional evidence was received after the November 2018 Statement of the Case and has not been considered by the AOJ. The case is being remanded to allow for consideration of this new evidence.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection on all five issues related to various injuries and conditions, including right knee disorder, left knee disorder, TBI residuals, headaches, and sleep apnea.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development, including obtaining VA and private treatment records, conducting additional TDIU development, and determining whether referral to the Director, Compensation Service is warranted for extraschedular consideration of the increased rating claim.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for higher ratings for migraine headaches, finding that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a rating higher than 10 percent prior to February 9, 2023 and 50 percent thereafter.

The Veteran's service-connected migraine headaches are now rated at the highest possible evaluation of 50 percent, effective from March 12, 2015.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection have been denied. The residuals of perforation of the bladder are not rated higher than 40 percent since July 19, 2022, and a compensable rating is not granted prior to that date. The claim for posttraumatic headaches has also been denied.

The Board has denied service connection for hypertension and granted secondary service connection for migraines as a result of the Veteran's service-connected cervical spine disabilities.

The Board has determined that the appellant's claims for service connection and increased ratings are not ready for decision due to the need for additional development. The issues include a left shoulder disability, PTSD, left ankle tendonitis, lumbosacral strain, tension headaches, right shoulder impingement syndrome, and TDIU.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevented him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation as of June 20, 2015.,Prior to June 20, 2015, the Veteran's TDIU claim was remanded for referral to the Director of Compensation Service for extraschedular consideration.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current headaches are secondary to his service-connected left knee condition and have granted service connection for this disability.

The Veteran's GERD and headache disorder were found to have initially manifested in service, and the Board granted service connection for both conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied as there was no evidence of a qualifying chronic disability or other basis for service connection.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development to obtain updated medical records and ensure all necessary authorization forms are provided.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's tension headaches are service-connected. The left shoulder disability issue is remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Board has determined that the Appellant's appeal was timely filed and remanded for further development on issues of service connection for mental health condition, hypertension, migraine headaches, neck condition, radiculopathy of the bilateral upper extremities, sleep apnea, and a bilateral knee condition. The TDIU issue is also being remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, residuals of a laceration on the 4th digit of the left hand, chronic sinusitis, headaches, and dizziness. The Veteran's conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for major depressive disorder (MDD) is dismissed as the Veteran and his representative have agreed that there is no longer a question of law or fact for the Board to rule on. The appeals for service connection for traumatic brain injury, migraine condition, generalized anxiety disorder, and posttraumatic stress disorder are remanded.

The Veteran's appeals for separate ratings for digestive conditions and earlier effective dates for SMC benefits were dismissed. The Board found that the Veteran is entitled to SMC (o) based on his service-connected disabilities, which require him to have aid and attendance. He also qualifies for SMC (r)(1).