Migraines & headaches decisions — 2018

The Veteran's claim to reopen a service connection claim for PTSD is granted. Service connection for hypertension and headache disability are denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and headaches have been denied as they are not considered to be related to his military service.,Service connection was also denied for the Veteran's bilateral knee patellofemoral syndrome, with a reduction from 10% to 0% effective August 1, 2016.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for various conditions due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for fibroids, melanoma on the neck, headache disability, and residuals of gallbladder surgery due to the need for new VA examinations.

The Veteran's service connection claims for reactive airway disease, obstructive sleep apnea, and headaches have been granted. The Board found that these conditions are related to his active duty service.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate VA medical opinions and a need for an appropriate VA examination.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and effective dates have been denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for an increased rating in excess of 20 percent for cervical spine DDD and DJD, lumbar spine DDD status post fusion, or headache syndrome with migraine features. The issues regarding radiculopathy, special monthly compensation based on housebound criteria, and TDIU have been remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted, with some issues being remanded and others denied. The Veteran is now service-connected for bilateral hearing loss, chronic sinusitis, gastrointestinal condition (claimed as duodenal ulcer), H. pylori, migraine headaches, left ear hearing loss, and right ear hearing loss.

The Veteran's claim for service connection has been reopened, but the claims for various conditions remain pending as new evidence was submitted. The Board finds that further development is needed to determine if these conditions are related to service.

The Veteran's disability ratings for headaches and radiculopathy of the left upper extremity were restored to their previous levels, effective February 2, 2012.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at 50 percent, and the claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder is remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding the claimed in-service personal assault.

The Board has granted service connection for degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine, tension headaches as secondary to a neck disorder, and cervical radiculopathy in both upper extremities as secondary to a neck disorder. The decision is based on direct service connection due to an injury sustained during active service.

The Veteran's unauthorized medical expenses incurred at a private hospital for headaches are being remanded due to the inextricably intertwined nature of this claim with his service connection claim. The decision on the service connection issue will impact the reimbursement claim.

The Veteran's chronic headaches are granted a 30 percent rating beginning September 19, 2014. The Veteran's lumbosacral DDD with lumbosacral strain is remanded for further examination.

Service connection for sleep apnea is granted. A 30 percent rating for migraine headaches is granted beginning June 15, 2015 and a 50 percent rating from November 15, 2016 onward.,A rating in excess of 10 percent prior to June 15, 2015 and in excess of 50 percent after November 15, 2016 for migraine headaches is denied. A rating in excess of 10 percent or 50 percent for recurrent sinusitis is also denied.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at a 50 percent rating, and from February 19, 2016, the Veteran's cervical strain is rated at a 30 percent rating.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for migraine headaches, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) also claimed as anxiety, depression, and sleep disturbances, and traumatic brain injury were granted with effective dates of January 20, 2007, August 31, 2009, and August 31, 2009 respectively. The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations for TBI, migraine headaches, and PTSD also claimed as anxiety, depression, and sleep disturbances are remanded.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for left arm disability, headaches, and rhinitis due to conflicting evidence. The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations for her left knee patella femoral syndrome and left ankle Achilles' tendonitis are denied as there is no current disability found.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for alcoholism, initial compensable rating for tinea cruris, and initial compensable rating for tension headaches due to lack of current evidence and need for further examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current migraine headaches were incurred in active service, granting his claim for service connection.