Migraines & headaches decisions — 2019

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including right knee disability, low back disability, headaches, left knee disability, sinus condition, and heart disability (left ventricular hypertrophy). The decision also notes that updated VA treatment records are needed.

The Veteran's appeals for an earlier effective date for tinnitus and service connection for headaches have been dismissed due to the Veteran withdrawing his appeal.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty to assist error regarding the relationship between the Veteran's migraines and his prescribed eczema medications. A new medical opinion is needed to address this issue.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at a maximum of 50 percent, and his major depressive disorder is rated at 70 percent. The Veteran also meets the criteria for TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for migraine headaches and a right ankle condition, finding that there is no current evidence of these conditions during or recent to the pendency of the claim.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for back disability, migraines, and chronic nosebleeds due to inadequate medical opinions regarding their etiology.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are found to be related to in-service noise exposure.,The Veteran's acquired psychiatric condition (including post-traumatic stress disorder) is found to be related to in-service stressors.,There is no current diagnosis of vertigo, so the claim must be denied.,The right shoulder disability and hepatitis C are not service-connected due to lack of evidence indicating a connection to service.,Headaches are not service-connected as there is no indication that they were aggravated by service.

The Veteran's claims for effective dates and ratings are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and conducting new examinations.

The Veteran's appeal of the TDIU issue is dismissed as moot. The claims for service connection related to hearing loss, cervical spine injury, and headaches are remanded due to new evidence or further examination being required.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for lung disability, headaches, sleep apnea, hypertension, and esophagus disability due to missing active duty service treatment records.

The Veteran's chronic tension headaches are granted service connection. The other issues on appeal are remanded for further development.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for headaches and a cervical spine disability, but has remanded these issues due to outstanding VA treatment records and private treatment records. The Veteran is also being asked to undergo additional examinations to determine if his current disabilities are related to service.

The Veteran's tension headaches are rated at 50 percent, and he is granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's scars and headaches are being remanded for further evaluation due to the need for new VA examinations.

The Veteran's depressive disorder and headaches are being remanded for further evaluation due to the possibility of worsening symptoms since the last VA examination. The TDIU issue is also being remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the other issues.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further action on issues related to his right ankle condition, initial rating for migraines prior to April 13, 2017, and a rating in excess of 10 percent for migraines after that date.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for a rating in excess of 30 percent for his neck disability and cervicogenic headaches, as well as his claim for TDIU due to service-connected disabilities. The decision is based on the need for new examinations and consideration of updated medical records.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection for back disorder, headache disorder, and hemorrhoids due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their etiology. The Veteran's statements of in-service injuries and continuous symptoms are considered.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's headaches are related to his service, specifically flight training exercises and acoustic trauma.

The Veteran's increased rating claim for migraines was denied as his symptoms do not meet the criteria for a higher rating.,Service connection for back disability and prostate cancer were both remanded due to insufficient evidence linking these conditions to service.