Migraines & headaches decisions — 2021

The Veteran's avitaminosis, diagnosed as vitamin D deficiency, was not shown in service or for many years thereafter and there is no probative evidence linking this disability to service.,The Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of a headache disability.

The Veteran's appeals for higher disability ratings for migraines and PTSD have been withdrawn. The Board has dismissed these claims.

The appeal has been dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's tension headaches are granted service connection. The remaining issues of service connection for various musculoskeletal and psychiatric disabilities are remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disorder and migraine headaches prevented her from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment for the period from January 27, 2014 to June 7, 2018.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a fractured jaw has been denied as there is no evidence of current residuals or any history of such condition during the pendency of his claim.,His claims for service connection for prostate cancer, hypertension, bruxism, and disability of the jaw other than jaw fracture are remanded due to incomplete service records and potential exposure to herbicide agents.

The Veteran's migraine headaches, gastrointestinal disorder, and eczema have been granted service connection. The TDIU is granted for the period from December 15, 2010 to August 10, 2017.

The Veteran's vertigo and right ankle tendonitis have been granted service connection, while the remaining issues are remanded. The Veteran was awarded a 30% disability rating for his right ankle tendonitis.

The Board has determined that the evidence is in equipoise as to whether the Veteran's migraine headaches are related to her military service, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has granted service connection for migraine headaches, lumbar joint arthropathy, and abdominal disability. Service connection was denied for gynecological disability.,Service connection is granted for migraine headaches as the evidence is at least evenly balanced that they are related to service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and initial ratings for his depressive disorder, headaches, and back disability. The Veteran is also being asked to provide information regarding his entitlement to a TDIU.

The Board has remanded the claims due to insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between the Veteran's cervical spine disorder and service-connected conditions, as well as the nature of his headaches, left hand, and right hand disorders. Further development is needed.

The Board has denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, hypertension, and migraine headaches. The case is remanded to obtain medical records from Noble Army Hospital in Fort McClellan, Alabama, and to provide an addendum opinion on the nature and etiology of the Veteran's claimed migraine headaches.

The Veteran's currently diagnosed degenerative joint disease of the left and right knees are proximately due to or aggravated by medications taken to treat her service-connected PTSD.,Entitlement to service connection for a reproductive disorder, specifically PCOS and partial hysterectomy, is remanded as there is insufficient evidence regarding its relationship to in-service use of Depo Provera.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim of service connection for headaches as secondary to his service-connected cervical spine disability, finding that the Veteran's current headaches are caused by his neck pain.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to conflicting evidence and need for additional development. The main issues are related to Parkinson's disease, an acquired psychiatric disorder, migraine headaches, kidney stones, and liver disorders, all of which may be related to his military service.

The Veteran's service-connected migraines and BPPV have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment, warranting a TDIU for the period from November 20, 2015. The issue of an increased rating for BPPV is remanded due to marked interference with employment.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and readjudication due to potential eligibility for SMC under certain criteria. The Veteran's service-connected disabilities are being evaluated in detail.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for migraine headaches, acquired psychiatric disabilities (including PTSD), memory loss disability, and substance abuse disability have been denied. The Board found the evidence insufficient to establish a link between these conditions and service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered her unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and the Board has determined that she is entitled to a TDIU rating. The appeal for service connection of multiple conditions related to exposure during the Persian Gulf War remains pending.