Migraines & headaches Board decisions

The Veteran's appeals for a higher evaluation for his right ear hearing loss disability, an evaluation in excess of 70 percent for PTSD beginning August 13, 2015, and entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability have all been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support granting any of these claims.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to incomplete opinions regarding service connection for sinusitis and headaches. The Veteran's claims are being reviewed again.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for migraine headaches and obstructive sleep apnea due to inadequate opinions provided by VA examiners. The Veteran is also being remanded for service connection of his left ankle condition, right ankle condition, myoclonic jerking, and left lower extremity radiculopathy.,The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea due to inadequate opinions provided by VA examiners. The Veteran is also being remanded for service connection of his left ankle condition, right ankle condition, myoclonic jerking, and left lower extremity radiculopathy.,The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection of a left ankle condition due to inadequate opinions provided by VA examiners. The Veteran is also being remanded for service connection of his right ankle condition, myoclonic jerking, and left lower extremity radiculopathy.,The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection of a right ankle condition due to inadequate opinions provided by VA examiners. The Veteran is also being remanded for service connection of his left ankle condition, myoclonic jerking, and left lower extremity radiculopathy.,The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection of myoclonic jerking due to inadequate opinions provided by VA examiners. The Veteran is also being remanded for service connection of his left lower extremity radiculopathy.,The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for a separate disability evaluation for left lower extremity radiculopathy affecting the tibial, peroneal, and cutaneous nerves due to inadequate opinions provided by VA examiners. The Veteran is also being remanded for service connection of his left ankle condition, right ankle condition, myoclonic jerking, and left lower extremity radiculopathy.

The Board has granted service connection for left calf disability, tension headaches, reactive airway disease, and bilateral hip disabilities. The Veteran's claims are supported by competent and credible evidence of current disability, in-service injury or illness, and a relationship between the two.

The Board has granted service connection for TMJ disorder, but remanded the issues of service connection for left foot bunion, sinusitis, OSA, headaches, and dizziness.

The Board has remanded the claim for further development, including obtaining clinical records from Toul and Verdun hospitals where the Veteran was hospitalized after falling off a bunk in service. A new VA medical opinion is needed to determine if the Veteran has residuals of a head injury or TBI related to his documented fall.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for headaches, secondary to his service-connected tinnitus, is remanded due to the need for additional VA examination and opinion. The case will be readjudicated based on all evidence.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and opinions regarding his claimed disabilities, including bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, skin irritability, memory loss, migraines with aura (chronic headaches), blurred vision, back disability, and acquired psychiatric disorder. The examination will assess whether these conditions are related to service or exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss is denied, but he receives a TDIU and special monthly compensation at the housebound rate. Basic eligibility to Dependents' Educational Assistance under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 35 is also granted.

The Board has granted service connection for migraine headaches, finding that the Veteran had painful headaches during service and a current diagnosis of migraines.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for migraine headaches, finding that the condition pre-existed his active service and was aggravated by it. The presumption of soundness is not rebutted.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for left major index finger paresthesia was withdrawn prior to the Board's decision.,Service connection is granted for heart disability, migraine headaches, and obstructive sleep apnea.

Entitlement to an effective date earlier than February 6, 2014 for tension headaches as secondary to service-connected tinnitus is denied.,Entitlement to an effective date earlier than December 19, 2011 for depressive disorder as secondary to service-connected tinnitus is denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for right leg nerve damage and headache disability, both secondary to a spine disability, are being remanded due to the need for additional development of his medical records.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for service connection for a headache disability due to inadequate rationale in the VA examiner's opinion and failure to address relevant medical evidence.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and headaches must be remanded due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the etiology of these conditions. The VA will need to obtain updated treatment records, provide additional VA medical opinions, and schedule appropriate examinations.

The Board has restored the Veteran's 30 percent rating for migraine headaches, finding that the reduction to noncompensable was not proper due to a lack of material improvement in his condition.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's neck pain, headaches, depression, left arm pain, and bilateral plantar fasciitis. The Veteran will need to undergo VA examinations to address these claims.

The Veteran's migraine headaches have been productive of very frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks, resulting in severe economic inadaptability. A 50% evaluation for migraine headaches is granted.

The Veteran is entitled to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability from May 1, 2013 to February 1, 2021. The Board has determined that the evidence raises a question as to whether the Veteran was capable of maintaining substantially gainful employment for the period prior to May 1, 2013, in spite of not meeting the schedular requirement for a TDIU during that time.