Migraines & headaches decisions — 2018

The Board denied service connection for headaches, stomach disorder, artery condition, stroke, and hypertension.,The Veteran died from cardiac arrest due to metastatic lung cancer.

The Board has remanded several claims for accrued benefits, including service connection for various conditions and a compensable rating for fatigue. The claim for the cause of the Veteran's death is also being remanded due to an issue with the issuance of a Statement of the Case (SOC).

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a chronic headache disability, chronic upper respiratory infections, and sleep apnea (claimed as inability to breathe), finding that there is no current diagnosis of these conditions and that they are not related to service or any service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for headaches, tinnitus, depressive disorder, and bilateral upper extremity radiculopathy have been granted. The claim for right middle finger fracture residuals has been denied.,The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for left shoulder condition and right shoulder condition.

The Veteran's initial claim for a compensable disability evaluation for duodenitis was denied, and his effective date for the grant of service connection for right acromioclavicular joint osteoarthritis was remanded. The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations for elbow conditions were also remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for various conditions due to outstanding private treatment records and a need for additional examination.

The Veteran's service-connected migraine headaches are rated at 30% effective March 2, 2016. The initial rating for bilateral pes planus and plantar fasciitis remains at 10%. Service connection is remanded for left knee disorder, right knee disorder, left shin disorder, right shin disorder, left ankle disorder, and right ankle disorder.,The Veteran's service-connected migraine headaches are rated at 30% effective March 2, 2016. The initial rating for bilateral pes planus and plantar fasciitis remains at 10%. Service connection is remanded for left knee disorder, right knee disorder, left shin disorder, right shin disorder, left ankle disorder, and right ankle disorder.

The Veteran's headaches and sleep apnea are found to be related to his active service.,The Veteran's fatigue is a symptom of his PTSD and sleep apnea, not a separate disability for compensation purposes.

The Board has denied service connection for a right shoulder disability and remanded the claims for low back, bilateral hip, left knee, and headaches/migraines disabilities due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on various conditions were dismissed. The appeal regarding PTSD was granted with a TDIU rating since April 7, 2016.

The Board has remanded the claims for lumbar spine disability, left lower extremity radiculopathy, right lower extremity radiculopathy, and headaches due to outstanding VA treatment records and a need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD and depression, is granted as service connected.,The Veteran's headache disorder is granted as service connected.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for hypertension, diverticulitis, headaches, and a psychiatric disorder have been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his appeal.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for hypertension, gout, left knee disabilities, and headaches due to the need for additional development. The Veteran will be provided with VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to missing records and a need for further examination.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and remanded the issues of service connection for low back disability, bilateral knee disabilities, and headaches (claimed as migraines).

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) due to new and material evidence. However, further examination is needed to determine if the Veteran's current symptoms are related to his in-service head injury.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims due to new evidence being added to his file and the need for a Supplemental Statement of the Case (SSOC).

The Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions have been remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and opinions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, an increased rating for tension-type headaches, and a TDIU are being remanded due to inadequate examinations.,The Veteran is also being asked to provide updated employment and educational records.