Migraines & headaches decisions — 2019

The Veteran's headaches have worsened, and a new VA examination is needed to assess the current severity of his condition.

The Board has remanded the claims of diabetes mellitus, type II; headaches; hypertension; a psychiatric disorder (including PTSD); and sleep apnea due to the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents or toxic chemicals during service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic headaches is being remanded due to the submission of new evidence that may warrant readjudication.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for migraines was granted effective February 2, 2017. The claim for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) eligibility was also granted effective November 28, 2018.

The Veteran's service-connected headache disability is granted a 50% evaluation, effective from July 26, 2017. The issues of entitlement to increased evaluations for the right ear disability and TDIU are remanded.

The Veteran's petition to reopen the previously denied claim for restricted lung disease (COPD and bronchial asthma) has been withdrawn. The issues of service connection for traumatic brain injury, left knee degenerative joint disease, tinnitus, left lower extremity radiculopathy of the sciatic nerve, right lower extremity radiculopathy of the sciatic nerve, and migraine headaches have all been granted.,The Veteran's petition to reopen the previously denied claim for left knee degenerative joint disease has been granted. The issues of service connection for traumatic brain injury, tinnitus, left lower extremity radiculopathy of the sciatic nerve, right lower extremity radiculopathy of the sciatic nerve, and migraine headaches have all been remanded.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the claims of service connection for headaches and bilateral knee disorder, as well as the increased evaluation for depression with PTSD and TDIU. The Veteran's assertions regarding his conditions will be considered in these matters.

Service connection granted for low back disability, cervical spine/neck disability, migraine headaches, and left wrist disability.,The Veteran's current conditions are related to his service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for migraines and a bilateral lower extremity condition, as well as allergic rhinitis. The Board found that there was no evidence to support presumptive service connection due to an undiagnosed illness or Gulf War exposure. Service connection on direct basis was also not granted.

The Board has granted service connection for a bilateral knee disorder, erectile dysfunction, and chronic headaches.,The Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for left sciatica, hypertension, and congestive heart failure were withdrawn from further appellate consideration.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional examinations and opinions to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed conditions, including right shoulder dislocation, sinusitis, headaches, and lumbar strain.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.,The Board has denied a higher rating for migraine headaches prior to November 18, 2016 and since then.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary due to the need for updated VA examinations and notification regarding TDIU.

The Board has granted service connection for migraines and left shoulder disability, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are at least as likely as not related to his active duty service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for bowel obstruction, abdominal pain, brain aneurysm, and headaches. The evidence did not establish a current disability or show a nexus to service.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are granted a 30 percent rating from August 15, 2012 and a 50 percent rating from July 20, 2017. The Veteran's grand mal seizures are granted an 80 percent rating from July 20, 2017. A 100 percent rating is granted for the Veteran’s variously diagnosed psychiatric disability (PTSD) from July 20, 2016.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for higher ratings for headaches and left wrist disability due to insufficient evidence in their previous evaluations.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a right ankle injury, left knee disorder, psychiatric disorder, erectile dysfunction, and headaches has been granted.

The Board has remanded the claims for tension headaches, back disability, neck disability, radiculopathy (bilateral lower extremities), radiculopathy (right upper extremity), left leg shin splints, right leg shin splints, allergies, and obstructive sleep apnea due to inadequate medical opinions regarding their etiology. The Veteran is to be provided with VA examinations for each condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's cluster headaches began during his active military service and granted service connection for this condition.