Migraines & headaches decisions — 2019

The Veteran's depression is granted as service-connected.,The Veteran's headaches are granted as secondary to his service-connected tinnitus and depression.,The Veteran's high blood pressure (hypertension) is not granted as service-connected.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals regarding service connection for fibromyalgia and a compensable rating for muscle tension headaches.

The Veteran's left shoulder and back disabilities were not shown to be related to service, but the Board found that his current migraine headaches may be secondary to his service-connected sinusitis.,The Board has determined that further development is needed for a medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran’s headache disability.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to missing medical records from his VA facilities. The Board requests that the Veteran provide any outstanding treatment reports for the past five years, and will obtain these records on his behalf.

The Veteran's headaches are granted as service connected and rated at 10%. The tinnitus claim is denied for an increased rating. The effective date for the grant of service connection for tinnitus is denied.

The Veteran's service connection claims for right shoulder acromioclavicular joint degenerative changes and tendonitis, left shoulder joint pain, and migraine headaches have been denied. A 50 percent rating has been granted for PTSD with residuals of traumatic brain injury (TBI) effective from May 1, 2018.

The Board has decided to remand the case for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's current neck and shoulder conditions, migraines, and blackouts are related to an in-service event (hatch falling on his head).

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for increased ratings of PTSD, hypertension, and headaches require additional development due to outdated examination reports. The claims are being remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for headaches has been withdrawn.,The Veteran's appeal for a rating greater than 70 percent for his anxiety disorder and depressive disorder, not otherwise specified, has been withdrawn.,The Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for his anxiety and depressive disorder not otherwise specified has been withdrawn.,The Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities (TDIU) has been withdrawn.

The Veteran's initial rating for migraine headaches was granted at a 30 percent level, effective from September 2, 2004. The other issues were remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for migraine headaches has been denied due to lack of new and material evidence. Her tension headaches have been granted a maximum 50 percent rating.,The Veteran’s right hand and wrist disability, as well as her right ulnar nerve neuropathy and dental condition, are remanded for further review.

The Veteran's petition to reopen the claim for service connection for sleep apnea is granted. The claims for service connection for migraine headaches and secondary to sleep apnea are remanded.

The Veteran's initial evaluation for posttraumatic headaches was granted at a 50 percent rating. The claim for service connection of lumbar degenerative disc disease and lumbar spondylosis as secondary to TBI is remanded.

The Veteran's initial evaluation for posttraumatic headaches was granted at a 50 percent rating. The claim for service connection of lumbar degenerative disc disease and lumbar spondylosis as secondary to TBI is remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete documentation of the consent form for the Veteran's sinus surgery performed on July 9, 2007 at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center. The Veteran is seeking compensation under Section 1151 for complications from this procedure.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate opinions regarding the relationship between the Veteran's headaches and his service, as well as whether his service-connected disabilities have aggravated or caused his headaches.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service-connected, and his headaches are found to be related to active duty. Bilateral hearing loss and chronic fatigue disorder remain denied.

The Veteran's appeal of the issue of entitlement to service connection for bilateral hearing loss was dismissed. The Veteran's claim for service connection for migraine headaches is granted, subject to the laws and regulations governing the award of monetary benefits. The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension is remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for lumbar spine disorder, right hip disorder, hepatitis C, tension headaches (claimed as migraine headaches), and an acquired psychiatric disorder to include bipolar disorder and PTSD due to additional evidence being submitted since the last decision.

The Veteran's claims for right lateral epicondylitis, bilateral hearing loss, status post lipoma resection, upper thoracic spine scar, headaches (claimed as secondary to service-connected status post lipoma resection), sleep apnea, bilateral plantar fasciitis, calcaneal spur, and a cervical strain are being remanded for further development.