Migraines & headaches decisions — 2022

The Board has found that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims of service connection for sinusitis, left ankle disability, and migraines. The cases are being remanded to obtain medical opinions addressing the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's sleep disorder, including as due to an undiagnosed illness related to Southwest Asia Gulf War service and secondary to his service-connected other specified depressive disorder with anxiety disorder, has been granted.,The Veteran's headaches have also been granted.

The Board has remanded the claims for back disability, headaches, bilateral foot condition, diabetes mellitus, prostate cancer, and acquired psychiatric disorder due to issues with obtaining additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for headaches, joint pain, sleep disorder, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (depressive disorder and PTSD) have been reopened. Service connection has been granted for these conditions. The rating for the low back disability is at least 40 percent throughout the appeal period, while initial ratings of 10 percent are granted for right and left lower extremity radiculopathy effective from November 13, 2013. The claim for TDIU has been remanded.

The Veteran's migraine headaches have been granted a 50% rating, effective from the date of the decision. The Board also found that he is entitled to TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted an initial rating of 50 percent for tension headaches. The case is remanded to obtain a VA examination and determine if the Veteran's left shoulder disability is related to service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and a headache disability are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding their etiology.

The Board has granted service connection for an unspecified depressive disorder and opioid use disorder, TBI residuals, tension headaches, but denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for hypertension has been granted, and the issue of service connection for headaches secondary to hypertension is remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for back disability, headache disability, dizziness, and chest pain due to inadequate medical opinions in prior decisions. The VA is required to obtain new medical opinions addressing these issues.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss and headaches are being remanded due to outstanding VA treatment records that need to be obtained.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate response from a previous VA examiner's opinion. The Veteran is seeking compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for injuries sustained during treatment at VA on February 10, 2014.

The Veteran's service connection claims for various conditions are being remanded due to incomplete records and the need for further examination.,The Veteran is seeking service connection for a variety of disabilities, including migraine headaches, irritable bowel syndrome, joint pain, muscle cramps, skin disability, memory loss, bilateral hand disability, cervical spine disability, and an undiagnosed illness.

The Board has remanded the case due to the Veteran's failure to complete a VA Form 21-8940, which is necessary for his TDIU claim. The AOJ must provide him with the form and assist in obtaining updated treatment records.

The Veteran's service-connected headaches did not render her unemployable prior to October 21, 2008. The Board denied entitlement to a TDIU on an extra-schedular basis for this period.

The Veteran's scar, under his left eyebrow, was granted a 10 percent disability rating. His chronic headache condition and shoulder injuries were also granted service connection. The Veteran's left foot arthritis was also granted service connection.

The Board has denied service connection for ocular migraines and osteoarthritis, lumbar spine. The claim of service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II is remanded due to the failure to issue a Statement of the Case.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for migraine headaches is granted. The Board also found that the Veteran should be remanded to provide more details about his work history and educational background in order to determine if he qualifies for TDIU.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to multiple issues remaining on appeal. The AOJ must review all new evidence and issue a Supplemental Statement of the Case (SSOC).

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's migraine headaches and whether his service-connected tinnitus aggravates them.