Migraines & headaches decisions — 2019

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's tension headaches, including whether they are related to service or any service-connected conditions. The VA examiner is requested to provide an opinion on this matter.

The Board has remanded several issues for further development, including service connection claims for various disabilities. The Veteran's claim for tonsillitis is denied as there is no current diagnosis of the condition. Service connection for migraine headaches is granted due to credible lay and medical evidence showing a history of such headaches during service and since then. Other claims are remanded for additional development.

The Veteran's low back disorder and headache disorder are service-connected, but his sciatica and acquired psychiatric disorder are not. The Board found that the Veteran's current back problems likely began during service.

The Veteran's tinnitus and migraine headaches are found to have begun during service.,Service connection is granted for both conditions.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claim for service connection for headaches should be remanded due to new evidence received since the last Supplemental Statement of the Case.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete examination and insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's migraines.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including diabetes mellitus, upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, headaches, memory and concentration condition, and sleep condition have been denied. The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for headaches, memory and concentration condition, and sleep condition.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for headaches, MDD, and a right shoulder disorder (secondary to TMJ). The claim for an increased rating for left foot stress fractures residuals was denied. All other secondary service connection claims were also granted.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for depression, brain damage, an eye disability, a sleep disability, a gastrointestinal disability, and headaches. The claim for erectile dysfunction was remanded.

The Board dismissed all appeals related to the Veteran's claims, including those for service connection and ratings, due to his death.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection of various conditions and denied an earlier effective date for a 100% disability rating for asthma.

The Board has determined that further development is needed in the form of VA examinations and additional evidence for the claims of service connection for sinusitis, increased evaluation for migraine headaches, and earlier effective date for migraine headaches.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and related conditions have been denied.,Service connection has also been denied for hypertension.

The Veteran's appeal includes multiple issues related to his service-connected disabilities, including a request for increased ratings and service connection. The Board has determined that these matters require additional development.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection of bilateral leg/knee disability, to include aggravation of Osgood-Schlatter's disease and headache disorder.,The evidence did not support a finding that the Veteran’s current knee or headache conditions were related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for headaches, including due to hemicrania continua or the residuals of a TBI is remanded. The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his acquired psychiatric disorder is also remanded.

The Board found that the reduction of the rating for migraine headaches from 50% to 30% was improper and restored the original 50% rating.

The Veteran's valvular heart disease was granted service connection. The Board found the Veteran did not have a current knee, respiratory, headache, or ingrown toenails disability and remanded for further development regarding these claims.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and initial disability ratings. The issues of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, a right hip disability (claimed as right knee), right shoulder tendonitis, patellofemoral syndrome, and migraines are remanded.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's tinnitus may be related to his service-connected migraine headaches and is remanding for further development of records and an addendum opinion.