Migraines & headaches decisions — 2020

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for a traumatic brain injury, left arm numbness as secondary to TBI, and headache disorder as secondary to TBI.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a neck disorder and headaches, finding that these conditions did not manifest during service or are not related to his service-connected flat feet (pes planus) with hammertoes.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for headaches, low back disability, right knee disability, and acquired psychiatric disorder due to lack of evidence showing a direct link between these conditions and his military service.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and a headache disorder, finding that there is no medical evidence linking these conditions to service. The Veteran's assertions of in-service injuries were not supported by the available medical records.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for fibromyalgia and migraines due to inadequate VA medical opinions. The claims are being returned for further development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right knee/leg and low back disabilities, as well as his headaches and sleep disturbance, may be related to service. The claims are being remanded for further examination and etiology opinions.

The Veteran's fatigue and headaches are considered presumptive service-connected due to Gulf War Syndrome. The case is remanded for further examination and opinion regarding the nature of his headaches.

The Veteran's hypertension and ED are not rated higher than non-compensable.,Tension headaches are rated at 30 percent, but the Veteran does not meet criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's increased ratings for migraine headaches and degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine with intervertebral disc syndrome have been denied.,For migraine headaches, a rating in excess of 30 percent has not been met.

The Board has determined that the VA medical opinion is inadequate and remands the case for further development, including obtaining an addendum opinion from a clinician to address the Veteran's headache disability.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is granted. The Veteran's claim for service connection for headaches is remanded.

The Board denied service connection for sinusitis, bilateral ankle sprain, asthma, obstructive sleep apnea, headaches, restless leg syndrome, and sinus bradycardia as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions began during active service or were related to an in-service injury or disease.,The Board also remanded several issues including service connection for bilateral hip strain, initial rating for lumbar spine sprain, initial rating for left leg shin splints, initial rating for right leg shin splints, and initial rating for left knee sprain.

The Veteran's hypertension, GERD, migraine headaches, skin disability, and lead poisoning were not found to be related to his active service.,Service connection was denied for all claimed conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination and a need for another VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's undiagnosed illness or MUCMI, including headaches, left shoulder and elbow pain, fatigue, muscle pain, sleep disturbances, and gastrointestinal symptoms.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinion and failure to provide a statement of reasons or bases. The Veteran is required to be examined for his headaches, and opinions are needed regarding their etiology and relationship to service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for migraine headaches and prostate cancer due to a lack of consideration of his lay statements regarding in-service symptoms. The case is being returned for further development, including obtaining private medical records and an updated VA examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development, including verification of his period of active service and medical treatment records spanning his incarceration.,Service connection is denied for degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, chronic sinusitis, and headaches.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151, service connection for residuals from surgery for implant of neurostimulator installed for chronic pain following cervical spine surgeries, right iliac crest bone graft associated with cervical spine surgery, migraine headaches, and hypertension due to lack of jurisdiction.

The Board has determined that the AOJ did not properly consider new evidence submitted after a final rating decision, and thus remands the case for reconsideration of service connection claims.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at 50% effective from the date of decision.,Left and right heel calluses are each rated at 30% effective from the date of decision.