Migraines & headaches decisions — 2016

The Veteran's claims for service connection and evaluation of his right thumb disability, as well as his headaches, are being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, back disorder, bilateral shoulder degenerative joint disease, and higher ratings for residuals of TBI and residuals of TBI with tension-type headaches.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for a respiratory disorder, including asthma and rhinitis, as well as migraine headaches, are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied. The Board found no new and material evidence to reopen the claim of service connection for hemorrhoids, denied all other claims.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's headaches are not related to service, including exposure to Agent Orange. The examiner opined that there is no link between his current headaches and any in-service headache complaints.,The Board found insufficient evidence to establish a diagnosis of PTSD or other psychiatric disorders due to an in-service stressor. The VA examiners did not find sufficient evidence linking the Veteran's diagnosed alcohol use disorder with service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of a neck disability and therefore, service connection for this condition is denied.

The Veteran's appeal of the issue of service connection for a bilateral hearing loss disability has been withdrawn. The Board does not have jurisdiction to review this issue and it is therefore dismissed.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, Major Depressive Disorder, and Anxiety Disorder; an eye disorder (including as a qualifying chronic disability under 38 C.F.R. § 3.317); arthritis; a neck disorder other than arthritis; headaches; and a right knee disorder.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current disability of tinnitus or migraine headaches, and his eye disability is related to service. The claims for these conditions are therefore denied.

The Veteran's service-connected fibromyalgia, migraines, and other conditions have prevented her from securing or following substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted a TDIU.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for TBI, headaches, and tinnitus due to new evidence received since the last final denial. The Veteran's claims are being reviewed de novo.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's neck condition, acquired psychiatric disorder, and headache disorder. The issues on appeal are for service connection.

The Veteran's recurrent headaches are currently rated as 50 percent disabling since May 4, 2015. The Board denied entitlement to higher ratings for the periods prior to and after that date.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection have been withdrawn, and his claims for diabetes mellitus and weight control problems or obesity have not met the criteria for service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of a headache disability, including migraine headaches, and therefore service connection for this condition is denied.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and updated treatment records, as his condition may have worsened since the last examination.

The Veteran's migraine headaches and emphysema were not service-connected. The Board found that her current migraine headache disorder did not incept during her active duty service and is not otherwise related or attributable to her service, attributing it to a known clinical diagnosis. Her respiratory problems (emphysema) were also not service-connected.

The Board has remanded the claims for further development due to incomplete evidence and need for additional medical opinions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's headache disability, including migraines, is etiologically related to his military service and grants entitlement to service connection for this condition.