Migraines & headaches decisions — 2020

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for sleep apnea, headaches, and tinnitus to obtain a VA medical opinion assessing whether these conditions are secondary to his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's claims for a rating in excess of 10 percent for lumbar spine spondylolisthesis, service connection for radiculopathy of the sciatic nerve, right lower extremity (RLE), migraine headaches, and thoracic spine disorder were denied. The Board found no evidence to support these claims.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for various gynecological conditions, headaches, and anemia due to long-term use of oral contraceptives. The Veteran is asked to provide all relevant treatment records and a medical opinion is needed regarding whether these conditions are related to her in-service use of birth control pills.

The Veteran's PTSD with alcohol dependence in early remission has been granted a disability rating of 70 percent. The Veteran's claim for service connection for a headache disorder and entitlement to TDIU are pending.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a back disability and migraine headaches, finding that there is no evidence to support these conditions being related to her military service.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service connected due to in-service noise exposure. Service connection for testicular cancer is also granted based on presumed exposure at Camp Lejeune. The remaining claims are denied.

The Veteran's appeal regarding service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and initial compensable rating for sinusitis is remanded.,An initial disability rating of 10 percent for photophobia and a 50 percent rating for migraine headaches are granted.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and effective dates are being remanded due to the failure to schedule a DRO hearing.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for breathing disability has been remanded. The claims for increased ratings for residuals of TBI and post-concussion headaches associated with TBI have been granted, but subject to the law and regulations governing the award of monetary benefits.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for cardiovascular and left shoulder conditions due to insufficient information regarding in-service radiation exposure and potential secondary service connection.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for residuals of a TBI, low back strain with degenerative joint disease, thoracolumbar radiculopathy of the right and left lower extremities, and recurrent neck strain was denied. The Veteran also had an effective date granted for his total disability rating due to service-connected disabilities (TDIU).

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for elevated cholesterol. The issues of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, heart disorder, and headaches have been remanded.

The Board has granted the reopening of claims for service connection for a neck disability, GERD, left knee disability, and left hip disability. The claim for service connection for a headache disability is remanded.

The Board has remanded several service connection claims, including for peripheral vascular disease of the lower extremities, an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD), loss of teeth as a result of Camp Lejeune exposure, type II diabetes mellitus as a result of Camp Lejeune exposure, and a headache disorder. The Veteran's exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune is conceded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hemorrhoids and headaches are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for various conditions have been dismissed as he has withdrawn his appeal. The Board also remanded the issues of service connection for right and left knee disorders.

The Veteran's claim for a disability rating in excess of 30 percent for migraines was denied because he failed to appear at the scheduled VA examinations without providing good cause.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for his service-connected TBI with headaches is remanded due to evidence of worsening since the last examination and need for updated VA treatment records.

The Veteran's low back condition and tension headaches have been remanded for further evaluation.,A psychiatric disorder claim has also been remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for migraine headaches, finding that the Veteran's statements and testimony regarding her symptom onset during and after military service raise a reasonable doubt as to the initial onset of her condition. The Board concludes that her headache condition is related to her in-service symptoms.