Migraines & headaches decisions — 2022

The Board has determined that the Veteran's low back condition, erectile dysfunction, migraines, neck condition, and right triceps disorder have worsened since his last examinations. The Board finds that a new examination is necessary to determine the current severity of these conditions and their relationship to service connection.

The Board has remanded the cases of COPD, diabetes mellitus type II, migraine headaches, hypertension, and a bilateral foot condition for further development. The claims are related to service connection being secondary to PTSD.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical examination and incomplete record, particularly regarding Social Security Administration (SSA) records.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral foot disorders due to their inextricably intertwined nature with the issue of service connection for pes planus.

The Veteran's left shoulder disability is granted as incurred during active service.,There is no evidence of a left ear hearing loss disability meeting VA criteria.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded to obtain STRs and VA treatment records, as well as to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed conditions. The Veteran served in Southwest Asia during the Gulf War.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions due to a lack of medical examination or opinion regarding these conditions. The matter is now returned to the AOJ for further development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's migraine headaches began during active service and are not aggravated by service, granting his claim for service connection.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a vestibular condition, obstructive sleep apnea, and headache condition. The evidence did not support a finding that any of these conditions were incurred or aggravated by service.,There was no direct evidence linking the claimed conditions to service. The VA examiners found no objective medical evidence or literature supporting an association between the Veteran's documented medical history in service and his later development of BPPV, hearing loss, tinnitus, and/or chronic headaches.

The Board has remanded the issue of service connection for a right ear hearing loss disability due to noise exposure during service.,Service connection is granted for residuals of TBI, headaches, and tinnitus.

The Veteran requested to withdraw all his claims on appeal, including service connection for hearing loss, left and right knee conditions, headaches, initial compensable disability rating for right eye nerve palsy with diplopia and conjunctival scar and left eye dryness, and an initial disability rating greater than 30 percent for left eye corneal scar. The Board dismissed the appeal due to this withdrawal.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for residuals of a traumatic brain injury, an acquired psychiatric disorder (including depression and/or anxiety), and headaches due to insufficient information in the record regarding their relationship to active duty service.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for headaches is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and obtaining private treatment records.

The Veteran's TDIU claim for the period prior to December 3, 2020 was denied as he met the schedular criteria but there is a reasonable doubt as to whether his service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to obtain or maintain substantially gainful employment. The SMC claim for need for aid and attendance or housebound status due to service-connected disabilities was remanded.

The Board has decided to remand four issues related to the Veteran's back disability, migraine headaches, left knee disability, and right knee disability due to outstanding VA treatment records.

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection for high blood pressure with symptoms of dizziness due to exposure to herbicides/dioxin, or due to the service-connected disabilities. The Veteran is also facing a remand for an increased rating for asthma and a TDIU.,The appeal is currently in process and will be addressed after obtaining additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's 30% disability rating for migraines has been reduced to noncompensable. The Board finds a new examination is needed due to the indication of worsening and to ensure the record reflects the current severity of her service-connected migraine disability.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune, including for a brainstem disability, vertigo and loss of balance, and headache. The Veteran's symptoms have been noted in his medical records over time.

The Board has granted an initial rating of 50 percent for migraine headaches, but has remanded the issue of secondary service connection for cervical spine disability due to a right ankle disability. The Veteran's cervical spine disability is being reviewed again as it was not addressed in previous VA opinions.

The Veteran's lumbar spine disability and headaches have been granted service connection.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability (to include depression) is remanded.