Migraines & headaches decisions — 2015

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations and records review. The issues of service connection for headaches, ankle tendonitis, plantar fasciitis, knee disorders, and chronic bronchitis are pending.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current migraine headaches are related to his military service, and thus service connection is granted.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for an updated assessment of his eligibility for vocational rehabilitation and employment benefits, given changes in his employment status and combined evaluation.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and employment information. An opinion regarding the Veteran's ability to work will be provided by a competent professional.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied as the claimed conditions are not shown to be related to his active duty service or due to an undiagnosed illness. The Board found that the Veteran's fatigue and muscle cramps are manifestations of other diagnosed conditions, such as PTSD and autoimmune disorders.

The Board has found that the Veteran's currently diagnosed disabilities of the right and left knees, low back, and right and left feet are attributable to his military service. The Veteran also has a bilateral eye disability (specifically, photosensitivity) and headaches with nausea which are related to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating for PTSD are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining STRs and a VA examination.

The Veteran does not have any of the claimed disabilities, and there is no evidence that these conditions are related to his service.

The Board denied service connection for back disability and an increased rating for TBI with migraines, but granted a noncompensable initial rating for left ear hearing loss.

The Board found that the Veteran's current lumbar and cervical spine disabilities, as well as his chronic headaches, were not incurred in or aggravated by service. The claims for service connection are therefore denied.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a video conference hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to address the Veteran's claims for service connection, including examinations and notice regarding certain aspects of her claims.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and providing new opinions on the etiology of her low back condition, right upper extremity numbness, and headaches.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various acquired psychiatric disorders, back disorder, Dupuytren's contractures of both hands, breathing disorder, dysphagia, headaches, leg and foot disorders, as well as liver disorder. The highest rating assigned was 30 percent for irritable bowel syndrome.

The Veteran is granted service connection for migraines and an acquired psychiatric disorder, including generalized anxiety disorder and an anxiety not otherwise specified with depressed mood. The claim of service connection for PTSD was reopened due to the submission of new evidence.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for effective dates prior to August 11, 2010 for service connection of migraine headaches and major depressive disorder are denied as there is no earlier date of claim or entitlement.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the withdrawal of his appeal for PTSD and other issues will be reconsidered.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU was denied by the RO prior to January 7, 2011. The Board has now remanded the case due to a lack of evidence assessing his employability prior to that date.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of in-service injury or disease, and thus could not establish service connection.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for headaches, nausea, nosebleeds, insomnia, dizziness, and memory loss due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service. The Veteran's account of an in-service head injury was found not credible.