Migraines & headaches decisions — 2018

The Board denied service connection for sleep apnea and a headache disorder, finding that the preponderance of evidence did not support a relationship between these conditions and active duty service.

The Veteran's left shoulder disability, migraine headaches prior to September 22, 2014, and hypertension have been granted service connection. The Veteran's right knee patellofemoral dysfunction, bilateral plantar fasciitis, and psychiatric disorder are remanded for further development.

The Board has dismissed all the issues related to service connection and effective dates due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's depressive disorder and migraine headaches are granted service connection as secondary to his service-connected disabilities. Service connection for a left-hand disability is denied, and service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, prostate cancer, ischemic heart disease with coronary artery bypass, migraine headaches, hernia, and tinnitus, prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation since August 8, 2011.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of headaches secondary to his service-connected tinnitus is being remanded due to the need for a new medical opinion.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for migraines is remanded due to the failure to schedule a VA examination and provide a medical opinion. The Veteran should be provided with another opportunity to attend a VA examination.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation based on need for regular aid and attendance or housebound status due to his non-service connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's migraine headaches are etiologically related to service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain updated treatment records and to schedule the Veteran for a new VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed headache disorder, including whether it is related to service or secondary to his service-connected lumbar spine disability.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for service-connected residuals of a traumatic brain injury and for an initial compensable rating for chronic migraine headaches associated with residuals of a TBI due to lack of recent medical examinations.

The Veteran's claim for a 30 percent rating for migraine headaches is granted, effective from October 6, 2014. The appeals to service connection and increased ratings for other conditions are dismissed.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU due to incomplete examinations, lack of updated employment information, and need for additional medical opinions. The Veteran is also required to provide her most recent vocational rehabilitation records.

The Veteran's service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD and major depressive disorder, has been granted. The cervical spine, left knee, right knee, and headaches (including migraines) claims are pending and need further evaluation.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between the Veteran's migraine headaches and his service-connected PTSD. A new VA examination is required to determine if the migraines are caused by or aggravated by PTSD, or if they have a direct connection to service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical evidence regarding whether the Veteran's headache disorder is related to his service. The claim will be reconsidered after a new examination.

The Veteran's tinnitus is being remanded for a VA examination to determine its etiology.,The Veteran's stomach problems are being remanded for a VA examination to determine their nature and etiology.,The Veteran's chest problems are being remanded for a VA examination to determine their nature and etiology.,The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is being remanded for a VA examination to determine its nature and etiology.,The Veteran's headaches are being remanded for a VA examination to determine their nature and etiology.,The Veteran's right leg condition is being remanded for a VA examination to determine its nature and etiology.,The Veteran's left leg condition is being remanded for a VA examination to determine its nature and etiology.,The Veteran's sleep apnea is being remanded for a VA examination to determine its nature and etiology.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are granted an initial 50 percent rating. The low back disability issue is remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's claim for SMC (o) and need for regular aid and attendance was granted. The Veteran has been in receipt of the correct payment for his combined disability rating since August 2005.

The Veteran's service connection claims for headaches and lower left extremity peripheral neuropathy have been denied as there is no evidence of a current disability related to service. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depressive disorder, has been granted as it is linked to his military service.,Service connection was established for an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD and depressive disorder) due to the Veteran's reported experiences in Vietnam.