Migraines & headaches decisions — 2019

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions due to new VA treatment records being added to the record.

The Veteran's application to reopen the claim for service connection for headaches was granted. Service connection for PTSD, neurocognitive disorder, and marijuana use disorder as secondary to TBI disability is also granted. However, service connection for dizziness/vertigo, allergic rhinitis, and headaches is denied.

The Veteran's application to reopen the claim for service connection for headaches was granted.,Service connection for PTSD, neurocognitive disorder and marijuana use disorder as secondary to TBI disability is granted.

The Veteran's spouse is seeking special monthly compensation for aid and attendance allowance. The claim must be remanded due to the need for additional medical records from SSA and a VA examination.

The claims for service connection have been reopened, but the merits of each claim remain denied. The Veteran's new evidence does not establish a current disability or an in-service incurrence.

An initial 10 percent rating for HTN was granted effective August 7, 2013. The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date is dismissed as moot due to the grant of a compensable rating.,Service connection for ovarian cysts and heart condition were reopened based on new evidence received since the October 2009 denial.

The Board has remanded the claims for a right hip disability and chronic headache disability, including as secondary to service-connected bipolar disorder. The Veteran will need to provide medical releases and undergo examinations to determine the nature and etiology of these disabilities.

The Veteran's depression is granted as secondary to his service-connected back disability and dyspepsia. The cases of irritable bowel syndrome, urticaria (skin rash), memory loss, fatigue, and headaches are remanded for further examination and analysis.

The Board has granted service connection for TBI with headaches and cognitive impairment as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected right eye disability. The TDIU claim is also remanded.

The Board denied service connection for an ingrown toenail of the right great toe and headaches, finding that there was no current diagnosis or evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Board has granted service connection for a headache disorder and an acquired psychiatric disorder (Persistent depressive disorder, Generalized anxiety disorder and insomnia) based on the evidence of record.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea, COPD, GERD, a headache disability, and an acquired psychiatric disability. However, further development is needed as these claims are being remanded.

The Veteran's migraine headaches have been productive of very frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks, resulting in severe economic inadaptability. The Board has granted a 50% evaluation for the veteran's migraine headaches.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for headaches due to unclear arguments and insufficient evidence. The Veteran's other conditions are denied as they do not meet the criteria for service connection.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating in excess of 10 percent for migraine headaches prior to November 1, 2012 was denied. The Veteran also had her request for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for impingement syndrome to include degenerative joint disease of the acromio-clavicular joint of the left shoulder (left shoulder disability) denied.,The Board found that there was no clear and unmistakable error in the January 1995 rating decision denying service connection for a left shoulder disability. The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date based on CUE in this decision was also denied.

The application to reopen a claim for service connection for a right knee and leg disorder is granted. The application to reopen a claim for service connection for a headache disorder is also granted, but the claim for service connection for a headache disorder is denied.

The Board has remanded the cases for further examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's left shoulder disability and headaches due to service. The Veteran is not entitled to service connection for these conditions as there is no evidence of in-service injury or disease.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left knee osteoarthritis, obstructive sleep apnea, and headaches are service-connected. However, the Veteran's left wrist disability is remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's tension headaches have worsened since his last VA examination, and a new evaluation is needed to determine the current severity of his service-connected disability.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for migraine headaches and bilateral flat feet were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a compensable initial rating for either condition prior to specified effective dates.