Migraines & headaches decisions — 2019

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and remanded the other issues due to incomplete rationale in the VA examination reports.

The Veteran's appeal of an increased PTSD rating is dismissed. Service connection for a right shoulder AC joint disorder and initial compensable rating for tension headaches are granted, but the issue of service connection for a fifth right shoulder scar remains pending.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic headaches (claimed as migraine), hearing loss, and tinnitus. The Board found that there is no evidence of a nexus between these conditions and active service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of a cluster of symptoms associated with Gulf War service is remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and opinion regarding the etiology of his symptoms.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, cervical spine disability, migraine headaches, and neurological disabilities of the upper extremities have been granted service connection. The Veteran has also received increased ratings for his migraine headaches and a TDIU effective July 2014.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) was denied because the condition preexisted service and was not aggravated by service.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for headaches was denied as there is no evidence of a chronic headache disability during active service, and the current disorder is less likely related to service or his service-connected major depressive disorder.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted, but his increased rating for migraines remains pending and needs further review.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's previously denied claims of service connection for headaches, PTSD, asthma, COPD, sinus disability, and bronchitis. However, it was determined that these conditions are not related to active service.

The Veteran's service connection claims for headaches, PTSD, and depression were denied. Headaches are not considered a qualifying chronic disability under VA regulations. The Board found that the Veteran did not have a current diagnosis of headaches related to her military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection has been reopened due to new and material evidence. The case is remanded for further examination and development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, and the case is being remanded to obtain additional medical evidence and determine the nature of his TBI and headaches.

The Veteran's death was not due to a service-connected disability, and he did not meet the criteria for enhanced DIC benefits as his total disability rating prior to death was less than eight years.

The Veteran is granted a 50 percent rating for his service-connected migraine headaches, which are characterized by very frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks that significantly impact his ability to work.

Service connection for PTSD, right upper extremity neuropathy, left upper extremity neuropathy, and jungle rot (skin rash and groin rash) is granted. Service connection for back condition, hypertension, headaches, and sleep disorder remains denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current bilateral hand disability and therefore, service connection for this condition is denied. The issues of entitlement to service connection for right knee pain, sciatic nerve condition, lumbosacral strain, left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, and migraines are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for anemia and migraine headaches were granted effective July 25, 2013. The Board found that the earliest possible effective date was assigned.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were granted, but the Board found that new and material evidence had been submitted to reopen his previously denied claims. The claims are now considered on their merits.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied as the evidence did not raise a reasonable possibility of substantiating his claims.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at a 10 percent rating effective March 8, 2019. The Board found that the Veteran had prostrating headaches occurring once every two months and granted a 10 percent rating for this period.

The Board has dismissed the claim of service connection for headaches as they are considered a symptom of service-connected sinusitis. The claims for neck strain with paraspinal muscle spasm and hypertension have been remanded due to need for further medical examination.