Migraines & headaches decisions — 2020

The Veteran withdrew all his pending appeals for service connection and increased rating claims, including those related to left-foot arthritis, right-foot arthritis, tinnitus, pseudofolliculitis barbae, sleep condition, headaches, and eye condition.

The Board has denied higher ratings for tension headaches, but the case is being remanded to consider the ameliorative effects of medication and additional evidence submitted by the Veteran.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a psychiatric disability, claimed as depression, has been withdrawn.,Service connection for hepatitis C and liver disease was denied due to lack of evidence linking the conditions to service or secondary to another condition. New and material evidence was not received to reopen these claims.

The Board has remanded the VR&E benefits claim due to pending appeals for compensation purposes, including service connection and a disability rating for PTSD. The Veteran's ability to obtain suitable employment is inextricably intertwined with these issues.

The Veteran's service-connected depression and headaches are found to have caused her obstructive sleep apnea, which is now granted as secondary to these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his headache condition was denied. The Board found that the Veteran's headaches have not been characterized by prostrating attacks or other neurological abnormalities, and thus did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Board has decided that further development is needed before the service connection for migraine headaches, including as secondary to hypertension can be adjudicated. The remand includes obtaining updated VA treatment and non-VA treatment records, a CV of the examiner who conducted the December 2019 examination, and an addendum opinion from a clinician in the appropriate specialty.

The Board has granted service connection for a right ankle disability, but the claims for high blood pressure, diabetes mellitus, Type II, heart disease, and headaches are remanded due to insufficient medical evidence.

The Board has denied an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for migraine headaches and has remanded the issues of service connection for a skin disability, bilateral hip disability, low back disability, and bilateral knee disability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development of medical records. The issues include TBI, urinary condition, vertigo, GERD, skin disability of the arms, acquired psychiatric disability, ED, hypertension, migraines, prostate condition, and third digit of the right hand disability.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for a cervical spine disability and headaches due to head trauma, as well as the claim for TDIU. The VA needs to obtain an addendum opinion from Dr. P.G., who performed the January 2018 examination, regarding whether these conditions are related to service.

The Board has granted service connection for a headache disability and denied service connection for sleep apnea. The TDIU claim is remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the rating claims.

The Board has determined that there was not substantial compliance with the October 2017 remand directives and thus, the case is being returned for further development.

The Veteran was denied compensation under the provisions of 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for additional cervical spine disability and headaches / constant head pain and numbness / tingling of the right forearm, hand, and fingers as a result of VA right shoulder surgery performed on July 16, 2010.,The Veteran's additional disabilities were not caused by or aggravated by the July 16, 2010 VA right shoulder surgery. The disabilities were due to degenerative changes in the cervical spine and other factors.

The Board has granted service connection for a low back disorder, to include scoliosis. The claims for right hip disorder and headache disorder are remanded due to lack of substantial compliance with the April 2018 remand directives.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of a head injury including traumatic brain injury and migraine headaches, finding that there was no current diagnosis of TBI or migraine headaches related to his service.,Service connection was not granted as the evidence did not establish a link between the Veteran’s current conditions and his military service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for concussion, migraine headaches, and a back condition due to insufficient evidence. The scar on lip claim is denied as there is no current disability.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and initial ratings have been dismissed due to the Veteran withdrawing their appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for various disabilities, including shoulder, right wrist, bilateral knee, shin splints, ankle, foot (pes planus), bronchitis, onychomycosis, and hearing loss have been dismissed. The Board has also remanded the issues of service connection for lumbar spine disability, headache disability, and PTSD.

The Board denied service connection for sleep apnea, migraines, and hypertension. The Veteran's left knee, left ankle, and left foot disabilities were remanded due to lack of evidence in the record. Service connection for tinnitus was also remanded as there is no clear and unmistakable evidence that it is related to service.,The Veteran's depression disorder claim had an effective date denied because he did not file a timely appeal.