Migraines & headaches decisions — 2020

The Board denied service connection for type II diabetes mellitus, hypertension with headaches, skin cancer on shoulders, back and face, bilateral eye disability (cataracts and diabetic retinopathy), peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities, porphyria cutanea tarda, and coronary artery disease. The reasons were that there was no evidence to support these conditions being related to service.

The Board has found that the VA treatment of methadone and morphine caused multiple falls, resulting in additional orthopedic, neurological, cognitive, and vision disabilities. The claims are remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of a VA medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected disabilities result in permanent total disability. The Veteran is also seeking an increased rating for his TBI.

The Board has granted service connection for acid reflux and migraine headaches, both linked to PTSD. Service connection was denied for melanoma, diabetes, prostate disorder, bilateral upper and lower extremity neuropathy.,Service connection is not established for melanoma due to lack of a current diagnosis.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU is granted, and his claim of service connection for a headache disability is remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance and/or due to being housebound, finding that his service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for such benefits.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for headaches due to Gulf War hazards as an undiagnosed illness. The case is remanded for a new VA examination and opinion regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's headaches.

The Veteran's intractable headaches and peripheral neuropathy are not service-connected as they did not develop during or as a result of his military service.

The Board has found that there has not been substantial compliance with the directives of the prior Remand and has therefore remanded the cases for further development.

The Board has reopened the claims but finds that additional evidence is needed to determine if a lower back condition and migraine headaches are related to service.

The Board has remanded the claim of entitlement to TDIU prior to July 12, 2018 due to a lack of consideration of the side effects of the Veteran's medications on his employability.

The Board denied service connection for low back disorder, headaches, left and right ankle tendinitis, and bilateral eye disorder. The Veteran's preexisting lumbar spine condition was not aggravated by service, and his current disorders were not incurred in or related to service.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for migraine including migraine variants with post-concussion headache was denied as the current 50 percent rating is the schedular maximum.,The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for tinnitus was denied as the current 10 percent rating is the schedular maximum.

The Board denied service connection for arthritis of the bilateral shoulders, hips, and knees as there was no chronic in-service or post-service diagnosis. The Veteran's current diagnoses were not related to his military service.,The Board also denied service connection for migraine headaches as there was no evidence linking them to service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and migraine headaches have been reopened, and the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is granted. The initial compensable rating for head scar is denied, but a remand is ordered for further evaluation of the right foot disability.

The Board has granted service connection for ocular headaches. The cases of compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for gallbladder and cardiovascular conditions, as well as service connection for muscle soreness, stomachache (gastric pain), diarrhea, body weakness, and fatigue are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for further development and evaluation, including obtaining an addendum opinion on service connection for TBI and a VA examination to assess the severity of his cluster headaches.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for a headache disorder, finding that his current condition is at least as likely as not caused by or aggravated by his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and to provide a supplemental VA opinion regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's psychiatric disorder, as well as service connection for headaches and sleep apnea.