Migraines & headaches decisions — 2022

The Veteran's claim for service connection for migraine headaches is remanded due to the inextricability with his claims of service connection for neck and back disabilities. The Board finds that a VA examination is needed to assess the relationship between the Veteran's current headache condition and his military service.

Service connection is granted for Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD) of the lumbar spine with intervertebral disc syndrome.,The Board has remanded the issues regarding service connection for a cervical spine disability and headaches due to potential aggravation by pre-existing conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unemployable due to their collective impact, as he can still perform the physical and mental acts required by most jobs.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and increased ratings have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the claims. The Board has also remanded several issues including PTSD, thoracolumbar spine strain, right shoulder rotator cuff strain, right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome with Osgood Schlatter's disease, left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome with Osgood Schlatter's disease, and TDIU.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and development of his employment history.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for cervical spine disorder and headaches, finding that there was no direct evidence linking these conditions to his military service or a service-connected disability.

The Board has granted service connection for a left elbow disability, including degenerative arthritis (osteoarthritis), but remanded the claim for migraine disability due to insufficient medical opinion.

The Veteran's initial 50 percent rating for migraine headaches is granted, while her initial higher than 10 percent rating for right knee patellofemoral syndrome is remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for headaches, a lumbar spine disability, and a left lower extremity disability due to their inextricability.

Service connection has been granted for a cervical spine disability and headaches. Other service connection claims are being remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for right foot disability, headache disability, chest pain disability, and psychiatric disability due to conflicting VA opinions and inadequate examination reports. The Veteran's lay statements will be considered in determining the onset of each condition.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for a headache disorder due to an open medical question about whether his headaches are caused or aggravated by service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have worsened, and he is required to undergo a VA examination to determine the current severity of his conditions.,VA treatment records since November 2018 must be obtained. The Veteran may also need to provide authorization for non-VA medical facilities where he has received treatment for these conditions.,The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have worsened, and he is required to undergo a VA examination to determine the current severity of his conditions.,VA treatment records since November 2018 must be obtained. The Veteran may also need to provide authorization for non-VA medical facilities where he has received treatment for these conditions.,The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have worsened, and he is required to undergo a VA examination to determine the current severity of his conditions.,VA treatment records since November 2018 must be obtained. The Veteran may also need to provide authorization for non-VA medical facilities where he has received treatment for these conditions.,The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have worsened, and he is required to undergo a VA examination to determine the current severity of his conditions.,VA treatment records since November 2018 must be obtained. The Veteran may also need to provide authorization for non-VA medical facilities where he has received treatment for these conditions.,The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have worsened, and he is required to undergo a VA examination to determine the current severity of his conditions.,VA treatment records since November 2018 must be obtained. The Veteran may also need to provide authorization for non-VA medical facilities where he has received treatment for these conditions.,The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have worsened, and he is required to undergo a VA examination to determine the current severity of his conditions.,VA treatment records since November 2018 must be obtained. The Veteran may also need to provide authorization for non-VA medical facilities where he has received treatment for these conditions.,The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have worsened, and he is required to undergo a VA examination to determine the current severity of his conditions.,VA treatment records since November 2018 must be obtained. The Veteran may also need to provide authorization for non-VA medical facilities where he has received treatment for these conditions.,The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have worsened, and he is required to undergo a VA examination to determine the current severity of his conditions.,VA treatment records since November 2018 must be obtained. The Veteran may also need to provide authorization for non-VA medical facilities where he has received treatment for these conditions.,The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have worsened, and he is required to undergo a VA examination to determine the current severity of his conditions.,VA treatment records since November 2018 must be obtained. The Veteran may also need to provide authorization for non-VA medical facilities where he has received treatment for these conditions.,The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have worsened, and he is required to undergo a VA examination to determine the current severity of his conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a compensable disability rating for headaches and entitlement to TDIU due to service-connected disabilities, as these issues are inextricably intertwined with the initial rating claim for exotropia.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to inadequate examinations and failure to address the Veteran's lay statements regarding his symptoms since discharge from service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's headaches are related to her service-connected conditions, including her recently granted allergic rhinitis.

The Board has found that the VA examination and medical opinion of record is inadequate for adjudication purposes, requiring a new medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's headaches are at least as likely as not proximately due to or aggravated by service-connected tinnitus.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and traumatic brain injury with any residuals, including headaches. The disabilities are found to be due to military noise exposure in Vietnam.

The Veteran's service connection claim for a right ear disability, claimed as an ear growth, is denied.,Service connection for a left arm disability is granted. The Veteran has a current headache disability that is due to or aggravated by his service-connected tinnitus.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims of service connection for a back disability, headache disability, and sleep disability due to inadequate medical opinions.