Migraines & headaches decisions — 2022

The Board has remanded the issue of whether the Veteran is entitled to a TDIU prior to August 26, 2016 due to service-connected disabilities. The Veteran meets the schedular criteria for entitlement to a TDIU during this period.

The Veteran seeks effective dates earlier than December 29, 2010 for the awards of service connection for cervical degenerative disc disease and headaches. The Board finds that these claims are remanded due to a lack of evidence showing entitlement prior to December 29, 2010.,For the remaining issues, including higher ratings for cervical degenerative disc disease and headaches, as well as TDIU, the Veteran's claim is also remanded.

The Veteran's appeals for higher ratings on migraine headaches, IVDS of the lumbar spine, hemorrhoids, IBS, and anal fissures have been dismissed due to his withdrawal at a hearing. The TDIU appeal is in appellate status.

The Veteran's constipation and headaches were denied service connection as they did not have their onset in service or manifest within one year of service.,There was no evidence linking the Veteran’s current conditions to his military service, including exposure to environmental toxins.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and related issues have been dismissed, except for the sarcoidosis claim which has been remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development to obtain medical records and provide new opinions regarding his claimed disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case for further proceedings due to inadequate VA examination and missing VA treatment records. Additional medical opinions are needed regarding the relationship between service, including in-service events and exposures, and the Veteran's sleep apnea and headache disorder.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to address the Veteran's claims for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 due to alleged failure of VA to timely diagnose or properly treat his left parotid gland tumor, which allegedly resulted in additional disability such as headaches, left eye disabilities, and facial nerve disabilities.

The Board has dismissed the appeals as service connection was granted for psychiatric disability, headaches, and erectile dysfunction in August 2020 and January 2022.

Service connection for migraines has been granted, and an increased rating of 20 percent is assigned effective June 18, 2018.,An earlier effective date of June 18, 2018, but no earlier, for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder has been granted.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as he withdrew his appeal prior to the promulgation of a decision.

The Board has granted service connection for migraines as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The decision is based on a finding of an etiological relationship between the migraines and PTSD.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic headaches, a respiratory condition due to asbestos exposure, and a skin condition have all been denied.,There is no current evidence of a diagnosed headache disorder or respiratory condition related to military service.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for cervical spine disability, headache/migraines, chronic fatigue syndrome, erectile dysfunction, fibromyalgia, and lumbar spine disability due to new evidence submitted since the last denial. The cases are remanded as they remain on the merits.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for headaches, lumbar spine disability, kidney disability, and COPD due to insufficient evidence in the record.

The Veteran's migraines are granted a higher 50 percent rating effective from July 10, 2006, and not just since June 3, 2011.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional examinations to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed eye disorder, left hand, left knee, right knee, low back, respiratory, headache, hemorrhoids, and sleep disorders. The issues are inextricably intertwined with the claim of entitlement to service connection for a left knee disorder.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the submission of new and material evidence. The right shoulder disorder, headaches, obstructive sleep apnea, and lumbar spine disorder claims are all being remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus has been granted. The claims for bilateral hearing loss and migraine headaches have been remanded.,The Veteran previously submitted a claim of entitlement to service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, which was denied due to lack of evidence of current disability and no nexus shown. New and material evidence has now reopened these claims.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions, including hearing loss, skin cancer, a headache disorder, GERD, and other musculoskeletal issues. The claims are being returned to VA for further development.