Migraines & headaches decisions — 2021

The Veteran's claims have been withdrawn by his attorney, and the Board has dismissed all of the appealed issues.

The Veteran's right temporomandibular joint disorder with malocclusion, severe anterior open bite, and bruxism is granted as service-connected.,Tension headaches are secondary to the Veteran’s service-connected dental disability (right temporomandibular joint disorder with malocclusion, severe anterior open bite, and bruxism).,Ear canal problems have not been diagnosed. Service connection for ear canal problems is denied.,Sinus problems (manifested by allergic rhinitis and deviated septum) are secondary to the Veteran’s service-connected dental disability (right temporomandibular joint disorder with malocclusion, severe anterior open bite, and bruxism).,Tinnitus is not found to be secondary to the Veteran's service-connected right temporomandibular joint disorder with malocclusion, severe anterior open bite, and bruxism.

The Board has granted service connection for cervical spine disability and headache disorder, finding that these conditions are secondary to the Veteran's service-connected right elbow disability. Service connection for lumbar spine disability was denied as there is no evidence of a chronic condition in service or within one year thereafter.

The Veteran's urinary incontinence is granted as secondary to her service-connected hysterectomy. Her right knee and left hip disabilities are not rated higher than the current 10 percent due to lack of limitation of motion or other compensable criteria.

The Board denied service connection for headaches, finding that the evidence does not support a relationship between current migraine headaches and service or secondary to a service-connected disability. The right shoulder disability claim is remanded due to inadequate medical opinion.,Service connection was denied for headaches as there is no clear evidence of a nexus between current symptoms and service.

The Veteran's claims for headaches, sleep apnea, and an acquired psychiatric disorder have been reopened. Service connection has been granted for these conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for headaches, to include as due to an undiagnosed illness. The Veteran's tension headaches are secondary to his service-connected psychological disorder.

The Board has granted service connection for headaches and OSA as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected tinnitus and PTSD, respectively.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for uterine fibroids, fibromyalgia, bilateral hip disability, bilateral hand and foot disabilities (frostbite), low back disability, bilateral knee disability, and headache disability have all been denied.,There is no current evidence of these conditions in the record.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to incomplete service treatment records and conflicting medical opinions. The Veteran's claims of head injuries, headaches, and psychiatric disabilities are being reviewed.

The Board has determined that the VA examinations obtained are inadequate for adjudicating the Veteran's claims. Therefore, an additional remand is necessary to obtain new examinations and opinions.

The Veteran's right ankle disability is rated at a 20 percent rating, and he was granted TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for a back disability, but granted service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and headaches.,Service connection was also denied for carpal tunnel syndrome.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's service-connected disabilities and their impact on her employability prior to May 17, 2017.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and providing a VA medical opinion on the severity of service-connected migraine headaches and bilateral diabetic retinopathy with left eye blindness. The TDIU claim is also remanded due to its inextricability from the other claims.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for lumbar spine disability, cervical spine disability, headaches, and acquired psychiatric disorder due to new and material evidence. The claims are being remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are now rated at 30 percent effective September 5, 2018. The rating for tinea versicolor remains denied.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection and increased ratings due to inconsistencies in the examination reports regarding range of motion. Additional records are needed, including VA treatment records and non-VA orthopedic records.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus is granted service connection and rated at 10%. The right and left great toe scars are granted a 10% rating. The Veteran's migraine headaches remain at the maximum schedular rating of 50%. Service connection for a back disability, including as secondary to service-connected disabilities, and sleep apnea are remanded.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied. The residual scars previously scars, removal of swollen lymph nodes are not rated as compensable. The chronic headaches prior to January 24, 2020 and the relapse fever (previously fever, night sweats) prior to January 24, 2020 are each granted a 10 percent rating. The carpal tunnel syndrome of the right hand prior to January 24, 2020 is granted a 10 percent rating and the carpal tunnel syndrome of the left hand prior to January 24, 2020 is denied higher than a 10 percent rating. Multiple joint pain prior to January 24, 2020 is not rated as higher than 10 percent. The idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis prior to January 24, 2020 is also not rated as higher than 30 percent.