Migraines & headaches decisions — 2019

The Veteran's initial claim for an increased rating for bilateral hearing loss was denied as his hearing impairment did not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation.,Service connection for migraine headaches was also denied, with the Board finding that there is no evidence of an increase in severity during service.

The Veteran's sleep apnea and tension headaches have not met the criteria for higher ratings, with the exception of a remanded issue regarding service connection for loss of teeth numbers 8 and 9.,PTSD has been remanded due to issues related to effective date and TDIU.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have been rated at 90 percent disabling since September 23, 2012. The Board has granted restoration of disability ratings for migraines, radiculopathy of the left lower extremity, and radiculopathy of the right lower extremity, as well as TDIU from September 23, 2012 to September 22, 2013.

The Veteran's appeals of his denial of entitlement to service connection for Meniere’s disease and entitlement to an increased evaluation for tinnitus are dismissed. The Veteran's appeal of his entitlement to service connection for cluster and migraine headaches, as well as an acquired psychiatric disorder, secondary to tinnitus, is remanded.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran. The neck condition claim is also being remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the TDIU claim.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including coronary artery disease, irritable colon syndrome, chronic fatigue syndrome, arthritis of the left hand, and amputation of the distal tip of the left thumb have been denied. Additionally, his claims for increased ratings for thoracolumbar strain, left hip trochanteric pain syndrome and iliopsoas tendonitis, right hip trochanteric pain syndrome and iliopsoas tendonitis, cervical spine disability, headache disability, and obstructive sleep apnea have also been denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for Traumatic Brain Injury and Migraine Headaches due to a lack of a VA examination, as well as insufficient evidence to establish a nexus between his current disabilities and his active duty service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding his hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and related conditions.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for several service connection claims and the reopening of a claim, resulting in their dismissal.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims of entitlement to initial compensable ratings for tension headaches and a rating higher than 50 percent for PTSD with anxiety due to inadequate examinations. The Veteran needs updated VA treatment records and an appropriate examination.

Service connection for IBS and chronic headache disorder has been granted. Service connection for left and right ankle disorders is denied.,A 40% rating for lumbar spine degenerative joint disease (DJD) has been granted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and opinions regarding potential links between his conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's service-connected tension headaches are characterized by frequent prostrating attacks but do not result in severe economic inadaptability. The Board grants a 30 percent disability rating for this condition.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, but the Board is remanding them to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the nature and etiology of his claimed conditions.

The Veteran's TBI with residuals of chronic tension headaches is rated at 10 percent prior to June 18, 2018 and at 40 percent after that date. The Veteran's migraine headaches are currently rated at 30 percent from April 3, 2017 and at 50 percent from June 18, 2018.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection of migraine headaches, bilateral hearing loss, PTSD, and TDIU due to incomplete records and need for additional medical opinions.

The Board denied service connection for headaches and an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and depression) as there was no evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's military service.

The Veteran's TBI residuals, including migraines, are currently rated at 50 percent. The Board finds that a remand is necessary to obtain a VA examination to assess the current severity and manifestations of his service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a back disability, migraines, bilateral hearing loss, and a psychiatric disorder (anxiety), finding that there was no evidence of current disabilities or in-service incidents, injuries, or illnesses related to these conditions.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a need for additional medical examination regarding the Veteran's migraines.