Migraines & headaches decisions — 2019

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted, with headaches and fatigue syndrome being reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. Muscle and joint pain is also now considered a qualifying chronic disability.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination. The Veteran's claims of service connection for OSA, migraines secondary to tinnitus, and DMII are being reviewed.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance was denied because her service-connected PTSD and migraine headaches did not necessitate regular aid and attendance, despite her husband providing assistance during migraines.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea, headaches, and generalized anxiety disorder as secondary to his service-connected conjunctivitis due to insufficient evidence of a link between these conditions and active duty service.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for headaches is remanded due to the need for additional evidence. His TDIU claim remains pending as it is inextricably intertwined with his increased rating claim.

Service connection is granted for degenerative changes of the lumbar spine, right hip disability, and left hip disability. Service connection is denied for headaches claimed as due to undiagnosed illness and an upper body rash (xerosis) claimed as due to undiagnosed illness.,The Veteran's current conditions are not related to service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for gastrointestinal and headache disabilities, including as due to an undiagnosed illness. The remand includes scheduling a Gulf War examination and requesting a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any currently exhibited objective indications of a qualifying chronic disability resulting from undiagnosed illness or medically unexplained chronic multi-symptom illness.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for headaches, dizziness and disorientation, muscle fatigue and pains, diarrhea, and a psychiatric disorder. The cases are remanded due to incomplete examinations and lack of current treatment records.

The Veteran's migraine headaches and traumatic brain injury are found to be related to service, but the nature of his residuals is unclear. The Board has ordered a remand for further examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for headaches and a right hip disability have been denied as there is no evidence of a current disability related to military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss has been reopened, but the evidence does not establish a link between his current hearing loss and in-service noise exposure. Service connection is therefore denied.,Service connection was denied for hypothyroidism as there is no evidence of its onset during service or within one year thereafter. The Veteran's claim for residuals of squamous cell carcinoma has also been denied due to lack of a diagnosis in service or soon after discharge.,The Veteran's Peyronie’s disease claim remains pending, with the Board finding that current evidence does not support a diagnosis in service or shortly after separation from active duty.,Service connection was denied for allergic rhinitis as there is no evidence of obstruction meeting the criteria set forth in VA's rating schedule. The Veteran's request for an increased disability rating remains pending.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including tension headaches and multiple shoulder injuries, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for headaches, an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, a neurological disorder manifested by numbness in fingers, and a gastrointestinal disorder manifested by abdominal pain due to incomplete development.

The Veteran's initial rating for tension headaches is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his condition.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated as noncompensable due to the lack of documented prostrating attacks, despite his subjective complaints and difficulty concentrating.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection for dizziness, headaches, and double vision.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for valvular heart disease and migraine headaches due to the need for additional evidence. The VA will conduct further examinations and obtain any outstanding medical records before making a determination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral ankle disability, skin condition (claimed as due to Agent Orange exposure), and headaches. The remand requires additional medical opinions on the etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including VA examinations.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for COPD has been reopened and granted, with a 50% rating effective as of an earlier date. Other claims remain pending.