Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims due to failure to provide VA examinations as required by law. The specific issues include tinnitus, dizziness, headaches, low back disability, right and left knee disabilities, erectile dysfunction, and gum disease.

The Board denied a higher disability rating for the service-connected headaches, finding that the Veteran's condition does not meet the criteria for a 50% rating due to lack of very frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are currently rated at the maximum allowable under Diagnostic Code 8100. The Board has determined that a higher rating is not warranted based on the severity of his symptoms as defined by the criteria in the Rating Schedule. For the knee disabilities, the Veteran's service-connected instability and painful flexion have been remanded for further examination to determine their current severity.

The Veteran's service-connected Major Depressive Disorder is granted a higher rating of 70 percent, effective August 2, 2016. Service connection for headaches is also granted as secondary to her MDD.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for COPD as the result of exposure to toxic substances during service in the Southwest Asia theater of operations is granted under the provisions of the PACT Act.,Service connection for bilateral tinnitus is granted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied as he failed to report for scheduled VA examinations, and the claim cannot be established without a current examination or reexamination.

The Board has decided to remand the case again due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the Veteran's headaches. The VA must obtain a new opinion from an appropriate provider to determine if the Veteran's current headaches are related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for migraines, right ankle disability, and peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities due to scheduling issues with VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the case due to the Veteran's failure to cooperate with scheduling of a VA examination. The case will be returned for further development.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities require regular aid and attendance of another person due to functional limitations, but additional compensation under SMC(r)(1) or SMC(r)(2) is precluded as he does not meet the threshold requirement for consideration.

The Board has determined that further development is necessary for the Veteran's claims of increased disability ratings, service connection, and TDIU. The Veteran will need to undergo VA examinations to determine the current severity of his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him so helpless as to require the regular aid and attendance of another person, resulting in a grant of special monthly compensation (SMC) based on need for regular aid and attendance.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including cervical spine degenerative arthritis with spondylosis, left and right lower extremity neuropathy, erectile dysfunction (ED), right hip disability, bilateral onychomycosis, and migraine headaches have all been denied.

The Board has denied a compensable rating for tension headaches and has remanded the issue of TDIU due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for migraine headaches in a March 9, 2018 decision. The Veteran's motion argued that the decision was incorrect because of errors in applying VA regulations and law, but the Board found no CUE.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and effective dates have been denied. The Board has dismissed the appeal regarding an effective date prior to August 5, 2021 for asthma service connection. Other claims are pending with remands for further development.

The Board has denied service connection for sleep apnea and remanded the remaining issues due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's service-connected headaches and TBI are remanded for new examinations to assess their current severity. The issue of service connection for a sleep disorder is also remanded with an addendum VA examination opinion addressing the nature, onset, and continuity of such problems since service.

The Veteran was granted service connection for chronic headaches, skin fibrosis on the right back, and seborrheic keratosis. The Veteran's current conditions are believed to be related to his active duty service.,No specific rating or effective date is provided in this decision.

The Board has dismissed the claims of service connection for a right foot and psychiatric disabilities due to their grant in prior rating decisions. The remaining issues - neck, right upper extremity radiculopathy, headache, and right knee disabilities - are remanded for further development.