Migraines & headaches decisions — 2022

The Veteran's claim for reentrance into a VR&E program was denied as there is no evidence showing that her service-connected disabilities have worsened to the extent that she cannot perform her current job duties, and her occupation previously found rehabilitated under Chapter 31 is not shown to be unsuitable.

The Veteran's claim to reopen service connection for a left knee disability was granted.,Service connection for sinusitis, presumed due to Southwest Asia exposure, is granted.

The Veteran's service connection claim for headaches, including as secondary to anxiety disorder not otherwise specified, is being remanded due to the need for a medical opinion regarding whether his headache disability existed prior to service and was not aggravated by service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to inadequate opinions regarding the nature and etiology of his psychiatric conditions, hepatitis C, liver scarring, and headaches. The RO is instructed to obtain addendum opinions from appropriate psychologists or psychiatrists, clinicians, and a clinician.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic sinusitis and migraine headaches due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their etiology. The Veteran is also asked to provide any outstanding private treatment records from her ENT specialist and neurologist.

The Board has remanded several service connection claims due to the Veteran's unverified Coast Guard service. The claims for sleep apnea, headaches, skin disorder, colon disorder, and asbestosis are being reviewed again. The tinnitus and gastrointestinal disorder reopening claims are also being reviewed.

The Board has granted service connection for tension headaches as secondary to service-connected chronic sinusitis. The appeal is remanded for further development regarding the Veteran's claims for an initial compensable rating for allergic rhinitis and service connection for chronic bronchitis.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have current diagnoses of bilateral knee and bilateral foot disabilities, as well as bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. Therefore, service connection for these conditions is denied.

The Board denied service connection for a headache disability and right ear hearing loss, finding that the evidence did not support a nexus to service.

The Board has dismissed all appeals seeking to reopen service connection for various conditions, including bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, knee disabilities, and shoulder disabilities.

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection of cluster headaches due to insufficient evidence in the record, particularly regarding the unavailability of service treatment records.

The Veteran's treatment at Marshalltown Medical and Surgical Center on May 2, 2011 was for a migraine headache and sinusitis. The Board found that the treatment met the criteria for emergency medical care due to unusual symptoms and lack of availability of VA facilities.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for respiratory, bronchial, throat, and migraine disorders due to additional development being needed. The Veteran's claims are currently pending.

The Board has granted a TDIU effective January 3, 2011. The issues of increased ratings for the thoracolumbar spine and left lower extremity radiculopathy are remanded due to inadequate medical opinions.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for tension headaches has been dismissed due to his death during the appeal process.

Service connection is granted for headaches, undiagnosed illness manifested by left elbow pain, and undiagnosed illness manifested by left knee pain. Service connection is also granted for an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD and anxiety disorder).,The Veteran's service records show he had a head injury in service which led to recurrent headaches. He has also reported joint pain in his elbows and knees since service, with the pain being exacerbated by physical activities.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to conflicting duty status during National Guard service and unclear nature of the Veteran's in-service duties. The issues are related as they involve similar symptoms and timeframes.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence.,Service connection will be considered on the merits for all conditions listed.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for a TDIU, as his combined rating does not exceed 60 percent and he is unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation due to his service-connected conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for lumbar degenerative disc disease, headaches, and cervical spine degenerative disc disease. The evidence is in relative equipoise as to whether these disabilities are related to the Veteran's military service.