Migraines & headaches decisions — 2018

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left ankle disability, right ankle disability, chronic parotitis with stones, status post left parotidectomy, left knee disability, and right knee disability has been reopened. The claims are granted as secondary to bilateral otosclerosis with impaired hearing, post-operative stapedectomies.

The Board denied service connection for TBI and right knee disorder, but granted the reopening of claims for these conditions. Service connection was not established for DM, hypertension, chloracne, migraine headaches, peripheral neuropathy, or plantar fasciitis.

The Veteran's headache disability is proximately caused by his service-connected ankylosing spondylitis, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for depression is being remanded.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for osteoarthritis of the left knee and residuals of right knee patellectomy are being remanded. The previous denial of these claims remains in effect.

The Veteran's lower back pain, blurred vision, loss of sense of smell, frequent headaches, numbness in the left hand and arm, and memory loss are not service-connected as they do not have a link to his military service.,There is no evidence showing that any of these conditions began during or were aggravated by his time in active duty.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis, degenerative disc disease, degenerative joint disease, fibromyalgia, bilateral elbow disability, fatigue, hypertension, incontinence, thyroid disease, and migraines. Service connection was granted for menstrual issues.

Your claim for a higher rating for migraine headaches has been fully granted, and the Board is dismissing your appeal as there are no remaining issues to review.

The Veteran's SMC claim is being remanded for additional medical inquiry and readjudication due to the increase in ratings for his elbow disabilities.

The Board has granted restoration of a 20 percent rating for the veteran's service-connected degenerative joint disease of the lumbar spine, effective November 8, 2013. The appeal regarding total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional information and documents, particularly regarding the Veteran's employment history and Social Security Administration (SSA) disability records.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further development and consideration, including obtaining additional VA clinical records, scheduling examinations, and determining the nature and etiology of the Veteran's conditions.

The Board denied service connection for rheumatoid arthritis, right shoulder disorder, and chronic respiratory disorder. Service connection was granted for headaches related to PTSD, TBI, and tinnitus.

The Board has denied service connection for tinnitus and remanded the issue of service connection for migraines due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to active service.

The Board has granted the Veteran's petitions to reopen his claims for service connection for right great toe disorder and lumbar spine disorder. The claims for residuals of a head injury, neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities, hematuria, erectile dysfunction, right shoulder strain, and bilateral restless leg syndrome have been denied.

The Veteran's request to reopen the issue of service connection for chronic headaches (migraines) and eye condition, previously denied due to lack of a relationship with service, is granted. Service connection for sleep apnea is also granted as secondary to PTSD and depression. The evaluation in excess of 30 percent disabling for asthma is remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for headaches, right shoulder disability, low back disability, and tonsillectomy due to insufficient evidence and need for additional examinations.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for bilateral vision loss, left ankle pain, and headaches due to insufficient evidence. The Veteran will need to undergo VA examinations to determine if these conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for dizziness, migraines, major depressive disorder (MDD), and sleep apnea. The decision is based on the Veteran's credible testimony regarding his in-service exposure to chemicals and subsequent symptoms.

The Veteran's claim for bilateral hearing loss disability and OSA is remanded due to the need for additional development.,The Veteran's claims for residuals of frost bite of the left foot and right foot are remanded as VA treatment records may contain relevant information.,The Veteran's claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder requires a VA examination to determine its etiology.,The Veteran's TDIU claim is part of her increased rating claims, which also require additional development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for cervical spine disability, migraine headaches, and PTSD as they are not fully developed. The Veteran will be provided with VA examinations to assess the severity of his disabilities and additional records will be obtained.