Migraines & headaches decisions — 2020

The Board has remanded the case due to a previous decision being vacated because of an issue with the VA medical opinion regarding whether sleep apnea was aggravated by service-connected sinusitis. The case is now back at the Board for a new VA medical opinion on this question.

The Board has granted service connection for migraine headaches and fecal incontinence, finding that the Veteran's conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for the issuance of a supplemental statement of the case (SSOC) to address all issues on appeal, including initial compensable evaluation for service-connected headaches and service connection for PTSD and TBI residuals.

The Veteran's TBI and headaches have been granted service connection, with the Board finding that these conditions are at least as likely as not related to her military service, including a head injury due to MST.,Service connection for a cut on the back of the head has been withdrawn.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his headaches from June 25, 2002 is granted. The Board finds that the evidence supports a 50% rating for the entire appeal period.

The Board has remanded the claims for psychiatric disability, headache disability, left and right athlete’s foot and toenail fungus, and right knee disability due to inadequate VA examinations. The Veteran is to be provided additional VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of these disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for erectile dysfunction and migraines due to service-connected allergic rhinitis. The claims are being returned for further development, including obtaining medical opinions that comply with the new legal standard.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate consideration of the current severity and occupational impact of the Veteran's service-connected migraine headaches. A new VA examination is needed to assess these symptoms.

The Veteran's initial compensable disability rating for migraines is granted at a 30 percent level, but the issues of service connection for psychiatric disorders and TDIU are remanded.

The Veteran's service connection claim for migraines is granted. The Board finds that the Veteran's migraine headaches are etiologically linked to his active duty service and grants this claim. However, the claims for lower extremity radiculopathy as secondary to cervical strain with degenerative arthritis are remanded due to inadequate VA examination.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, depression, a chronic gynecological disorder, and chronic headaches as the evidence did not meet the criteria for these conditions.,Service connection was not granted because there is no current disability meeting VA's threshold for hearing impairment or other claimed conditions.

The Board has remanded the cases due to inadequate examination reports that did not address the Veteran's competent and credible statements regarding continuity of symptomatology since service.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claims for service connection of migraines, depression, left knee disorder, and fibromyalgia. However, the Veteran's claim for right leg and foot radiculopathy is denied as there is no current disability.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a lumbar spine disability, bilateral tinea pedis, tinea cruris, and headaches. The Board also remanded the issue of increased ratings for genital herpes.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including ED, headaches, a sleeping condition, acid reflux, hepatitis C, and a left shoulder injury. The decision is final as no substantive appeal was filed within the required time frame.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, OSA, and migraines due to insufficient evidence and conflicting statements from the Veteran.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted. The cervical spine disability, headaches, and peripheral artery disease are all found to be related to service.,Service connection has also been established for the right knee and hip disabilities.

The Veteran's headaches, gastrointestinal disorder, and erectile dysfunction were not incurred in or related to his military service.,There is no evidence linking the Veteran’s current conditions to his active duty service.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss but has remanded the issues of service connection for a headache condition, left ankle condition, low back condition, and scar on right eye.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are associated with her service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition as secondary to her PTSD.