Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unemployable prior to December 6, 2019. The Board found that the evidence does not support a finding of unemployability due solely to his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and an earlier effective date for certain benefits were denied. The case was remanded for further development.,For the lumbosacral strain, a rating in excess of 20 percent is not warranted.

The Veteran's headache disability is granted as secondary to service-connected PTSD with major depressive disorder. The cervical spine, bilateral hip, and bilateral knee disabilities are remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and evaluation of the Veteran's TBI, migraine, depression, and PTSD.

The Veteran's sinus disability is granted, and he receives an initial noncompensable disability rating for his bilateral varicocele. His claims for joint pain, throat condition, back disability, irritable bowel syndrome, and posttraumatic stress disorder with traumatic brain injury residuals of tension headaches and vertigo are denied.

The Veteran's TBI disability is granted at a 40 percent evaluation prior to July 23, 2018. The Veteran's migraine headaches are granted at a 50 percent evaluation from December 16, 2017 until July 23, 2018.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for migraines, cervical disability, and left knee disability were denied. The rating for migraines was not granted as the attacks did not meet the criteria for a higher rating. For cervical disability, the claim was denied as the current rating already reflects the maximum schedular rating. For left knee disability, no specific rating was assigned.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for headaches was denied because the evidence did not support a link between his current headaches and active service. His claim for TDIU prior to September 25, 2015 was also denied as he had multiple service-connected disabilities that did not preclude his employability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection on appeal are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and opinions. The issues include bilateral hearing loss, heart disorder, headaches, hypertension, erectile dysfunction, visual disorder, skin disorders, and respiratory disorders.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional medical records and a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's current symptoms, including depression, headaches, nightmares, and sleep disruptions, are related to his in-service head injury.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss was denied ratings in excess of the current assigned ratings.,The Veteran's migraines were granted a 50 percent rating effective July 12, 2017.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are remanded due to the need for additional examinations and evidence.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to incomplete service records and inadequate VA examinations. The Veteran's complete military personnel file, separation examination reports, and any outstanding medical records are required. Further evaluations by VA are needed to address the etiology of his current disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional evidence and a thorough examination to determine the nature and severity of his TBI.

The Veteran's TDIU claim was denied as his service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's initial rating for migraine headaches prior to July 2, 2019 was denied. A rating of 50 percent for the period from July 2, 2019 to October 10, 2019 is granted.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability other than PTSD, chronic headaches, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and residuals of a fracture of the left ring finger due to incomplete compliance with prior requests for verification of in-service stressor events.

The Veteran's headaches are granted service connection. The right shoulder disability ratings for limitation of motion and DJD status post dislocation and SLAP tear remain unchanged, but the rating for painful scars is increased to 20 percent from March 3, 2017 to February 19, 2019.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for a higher rating for bilateral hearing loss, service connection for various conditions including bladder disorder, migraine disorder (claimed as light sensitivity), eye disorder, skin disorder, toenail disorder, fingernail disorder, impotency, acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, and loss of sensation of the upper and lower extremities. The claims are being remanded due to failure to provide VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for insomnia, bilateral hand shakes/tremors, headache disorder, gastritis, and bilateral hearing loss due to additional development being needed.