Migraines & headaches decisions — 2019

The Board has determined that the VA examinations provided were inadequate for adjudication purposes and requires additional opinions to determine if the Veteran's blurred vision and severe headaches are aggravated by his service-connected seventh facial nerve injury or otherwise related to service.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection for sleep apnea, increased rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae, and increased rating for headaches.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected headaches was denied because the effective date cannot be earlier than July 26, 2017, as there is no evidence of a claim or entitlement prior to that date.

The Board found that the November 1975 rating decision denying service connection for a back injury, head injuries (now claimed as headaches), and sinusitis was not clearly and unmistakably erroneous. The evidence did not show permanent aggravation of these conditions during military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current bilateral eye condition, blood pressure condition, or headaches related to service. The Veteran's left and right shoulder conditions and hip conditions are also not currently diagnosed.,The Veteran's IDS with bilateral radiculopathy is rated at 60 percent.

The Veteran's tension headaches and right knee degenerative joint disease are granted service connection. The left knee degenerative joint disease claim is remanded, as is the asthma and low back disability claims.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a left foot disability, right eye disability, erectile dysfunction, headache disability, PTSD, and Major Depressive Disorder have been reopened.,Service connection has been granted for PTSD.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for left shoulder disorder, migraine, neck disorder, and back disorder are denied. The right shoulder and left ankle disorders have been remanded for further examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss has been denied as his current auditory thresholds do not constitute a disability. The Board finds that the criteria for service connection have not been met.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for a pulmonary disability, eczema, athlete’s foot, and ingrown toenails of the great toes, and scars from moles removal are remanded as there is insufficient evidence to make a determination on these issues.

The Veteran's left hand injury, unspecified joint swelling and pain, ddd of the lumbar spine, sleep apnea, skin rash, face, chest, and arms, and headaches are all found to be related to service.,Service connection is granted for these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal has been remanded due to a request to participate in the RAMP program. The issues of service connection and evaluation for various conditions are being reconsidered.

The Veteran's request for an increased rating for residuals of head trauma and TDIU as a result of service-connected disabilities was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher disability rating or TDIU status.

The Veteran's claims for asthma, left knee disorder, acquired psychiatric disorders (including PTSD, anxiety, and bipolar disorder), sleep apnea, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and headaches are remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and opinions.

The Veteran's lumbar spine disability is rated at 30 percent, effective from September 13, 2013. Separate ratings of 10 percent are granted for right and left lower extremity radiculopathy from September 13, 2013 to April 27, 2016. A TDIU is granted from the same date.

The Board has granted service connection for headaches, to include migraines and occipital headaches, as well as a cervical spine disability. The issues of service connection for residuals of traumatic brain injury have been remanded.

The Veteran's claims for an increased evaluation for PTSD and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling examinations.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's headaches are related to service or his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's service connection claims for headaches, insomnia, and chronic fatigue syndrome are granted. The claim for chronic fatigue syndrome is remanded due to the need for further examination.

The Veteran's fibromyalgia and related headaches have been granted service connection, with the rating assigned at 10%.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development regarding his migraine headaches, PTSD with TBI, and TDIU.