Migraines & headaches decisions — 2017

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining a VA examination to determine the relationship between his headaches and his service-connected anisocoria. The AOJ will also obtain the June 9, 2014 VA New York Medical Center Ophthalmology DBQ.

The Veteran's back disability is not related to his military service and was not caused by or aggravated by his service connected pes planus. The Board finds that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including dysthymia and anxiety disorder, bilateral pes planus, tension headaches, degenerative joint disease of the right knee, and degenerative joint disease of the left knee, preclude him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.,The Veteran has multiple service-connected disabilities that are rated at 100% combined, meeting the criteria for TDIU.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's deviated nasal septum resulted in less than 50 percent obstruction of both sides of the nasal passage throughout the relevant period on appeal, and thus does not warrant a compensable disability rating.

The Board has granted service connection for migraine headaches and arthritis of the lumbar spine. The issue of entitlement to a total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU) is again REMANDED.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to obtain and maintain gainful employment.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's cervical spine condition was not incurred in or aggravated by active service and is less likely than not caused by her service-connected lower back disability.

The Veteran seeks service connection for headaches, which he attributes to a head injury during deployment. The Board previously denied the claim on the merits but granted new and material evidence to reopen it. A remand is required to obtain an updated medical opinion regarding the etiology of his headaches.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are attributable to his active service, and the Board finds that he meets the criteria for service connection. The claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD) is remanded for further examination.

The Veteran's prostate cancer, diabetes mellitus, type II, and migraine headaches were not incurred or aggravated during his military service.,VA medical opinions found no relationship between the Veteran's disabilities and exposure to chemicals during service.

The Board found no evidence linking the Veteran's current hearing loss, bronchitis, frequent headaches, or vision changes to his active service. The claims for these conditions were therefore denied.

The Veteran has withdrawn her appeal for all issues on appeal.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for head scars and headaches, finding that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's migraine headaches were present and manifested to a compensable level within one year of his separation from service, warranting service connection.

The Veteran's sinusitis with headaches is not shown to meet the criteria for a higher evaluation, and service connection for migraine headaches is not warranted.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development of the record, including obtaining VA treatment records and a new addendum opinion from the April 2016 examiner to address whether his current diagnoses are related to service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and headaches are being remanded due to inadequate medical opinions, lack of recent VA treatment records, and need for further examination.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling an adequate VA medical opinion regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's migraine headaches.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension and migraine headaches are service-connected as they were present during her active duty service.

The Veteran's service connection claims for residuals of a head injury, headaches, and a psychiatric disorder have been denied as there is no current diagnosis or evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome was withdrawn.,The Veteran is entitled to a 30 percent rating for bilateral temporomandibular dysfunction prior to October 7, 2014 and in excess of 30 percent thereafter. ,The Veteran is entitled to a 30 percent rating for migraine headaches prior to October 9, 2014 and in excess of 30 percent thereafter.,The Veteran is entitled to TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.