Migraines & headaches decisions — 2019

The Veteran's claim for service connection for severe headaches has been reopened and granted. The issue of service connection for a respiratory condition (claimed as breathing problems) is remanded.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability claim is denied as he does not have a current diagnosis of bilateral hearing loss for VA purposes.,The Veteran's tinnitus claim is granted, subject to the laws and regulations governing the award of monetary benefits.

The Veteran's service connection for headaches, including sinus headaches secondary to his service-connected sinusitis, is granted.

The Veteran's left hip disability, including strain and osteoarthritis, is due to in-service trauma from parachute jumps. The right ankle disability was also caused by repeated trauma during service. Sleep apnea had its onset in service and continues since then. Migraine headaches began in service.,Right hip arthritis with limitation of extension and loss of flexion are currently rated as non-compensable, but further evaluation is needed.

The Veteran's service connection claims for multiple conditions, including fibromyalgia (claimed as multiple joint aches), memory loss, migraines, and lumbar spine disability are granted. The remaining issues on appeal remain pending.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and a headache disorder due to the need for additional development of evidence.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and rating of headaches due to incomplete development, including obtaining VA treatment records and a VA examination. The issues include determining if the Veteran has residuals from his in-service head injury (including memory loss and dizziness) and whether he is entitled to a compensable disability rating for headaches.

The Board has remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus, type II, hypertension, chronic kidney disease, obstructive sleep apnea, left and right wrist disabilities, and headaches due to potential service connection based on exposure to herbicides during service. The AOJ is required to confirm whether the USS Oriskany was within the 12 nautical mile territorial sea of Vietnam.

The Veteran's headaches have been granted service connection. Service connection for bilateral hearing loss and bilateral eye disorder has been denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for headaches and acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depressive disorder. The claims are being remanded to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Board denied service connection for headaches, cervical spine disability, and lumbar spine disability due to lack of evidence showing a nexus between the disabilities and military service.,Service connection was not granted as there is no direct evidence linking the Veteran's current disabilities to his active duty.

The Veteran's headaches and dizziness are found to be related to his in-service head injury, and service connection is granted.

The Veteran's PTSD and TBI residuals were found to have caused occupational and social impairment, but not at a level warranting an increased rating. Headaches received a compensable rating.

The Board dismissed the appeal of service connection for sleep apnea because it was granted in a prior decision. The appeal regarding an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for headaches with occipital neuralgia associated with residuals of TBI was withdrawn by the Veteran.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection of headaches, and the Board dismissed the case as a result.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a respiratory disorder, including sinusitis and/or allergic rhinitis, is denied. The Board found no evidence of a current disability related to the claimed conditions during or approximate to the pendency of the claim. Service connection for migraine headaches is remanded as there is evidence of in-service migraine headaches and post-service evidence of migraine headaches.

The Board has granted service connection for ischemic heart disease and diabetes mellitus type II, both secondary to herbicide exposure while serving at the U-Tapao Royal Thai Air Force Base (RTAFB). The claims for tension headaches and an acquired psychiatric disorder are remanded due to lack of a medical opinion regarding their etiology.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for gout and an initial compensable rating for left testalgia have been dismissed. The Board has also remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for fibromyalgia and migraine headaches.

The Veteran's headache disorder is caused by his service-connected tinnitus.,Obstructive sleep apnea was not incurred or aggravated in service and is not related to any service-connected disability.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a headache disability, finding no current diagnosis of such condition and concluding that his subjective complaints are not competent to diagnose or link his headaches to service.