Migraines & headaches decisions — 2019

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for an anxiety disorder and a higher rating for migraine headaches have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his claims.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequacies in the VA examiner's opinion regarding the Veteran's claimed migraine headaches.

The Veteran's appeals regarding service connection for various conditions are being remanded due to a challenge to the creation of an overpayment. The Board will not address these issues at this time.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a new examination to determine the severity of his headaches, including whether his reported fainting spells are characteristic prostrating attacks caused by his headaches.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for hypertension and headaches condition due to the need for additional medical examinations.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for shortness of breath, nervousness, rapid blinking of eyes, fatigue, headaches, dizziness, and loss of concentration residual to exposure to herbicide agents is denied. The Board found that the Veteran does not have a current disability related to these symptoms and his reported symptoms are associated with his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD, low back condition, and headaches have been granted service connection. However, the case has been remanded for additional development regarding his headaches.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevented him from engaging in substantially gainful employment, except for a brief period prior to August 3, 2013 when he was employed. The TDIU claim is granted from August 3, 2013 onwards.

The Veteran's tinnitus, MDD with alcohol substance abuse, and right ear hearing loss have been granted service connection. However, the effective dates for these conditions are October 11, 2016.,The claims of service connection for tendinitis, left ear hearing loss, glaucoma, a thoracolumbar spine disability, COPD, hypertension, carpal tunnel syndrome, sleep apnea, and stomach ulcer remain pending. Further development is needed to determine the current status of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development, including obtaining relevant medical records and verifying PTSD stressors. The VA will also schedule examinations to assess the current severity of his thoracolumbar spine disability and other claimed conditions.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including right shoulder disorder, cervical spine disorder, lumbar spine disorder, left ear hearing loss, headaches, PTSD, and depressive disorder. The decision also remanded the issue of service connection for left ear hearing loss.

The Veteran's service connection for multiple sclerosis is granted, while his claims for hypertension and other conditions are denied. The lumbar spine disability remains at a 10% rating.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, migraine headaches, and vertigo as there are outstanding treatment records that need to be obtained and addendum opinions are needed regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for post traumatic headaches, finding that the Veteran's condition had its onset in service and is related to his military service.

The Veteran's initial compensable ratings for residuals of an open fracture of the distal phalanx, third finger of the right hand and tension headaches are being remanded due to inadequate examination reports. A new VA examination is required for both conditions.

The Board denied service connection for a left shoulder disorder, left knee disorder, and migraine headaches. The Veteran's claim of service connection for generalized joint and muscle pain was also denied.,The claims for the left shoulder disorder, left knee disorder, and migraine headaches were all denied.

The Veteran's claim for a higher evaluation for PTSD with unspecified depressive disorder has been granted, effective October 30, 2014. The claims of service connection for various conditions have also been reopened and are currently under consideration.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further examination and opinion regarding whether hypertension and headaches are related to service. The Veteran's STRs show high blood pressure from October 1990 to separation, but no diagnosis of hypertension until July 2008.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for lung disability, migraine headaches, and psychiatric disorder were denied in January 2010 due to lack of new and material evidence.,Service connection was also denied for a left humerus disability and multi-symptom illness.

The Veteran's service connection claims for hemiataxia and hemihyperesthesia of the left side of the body, chronic headaches, and brainstem bleeding due to a microangioma are granted. The claim for service connection for left ear hearing loss is remanded.