Migraines & headaches decisions — 2022

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development regarding service connection for PTSD and hypertension, as well as the determination of a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for headaches and an increased rating for a back disability were denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for direct or secondary service connection, as his headaches are less likely related to service or herbicide exposure, and his back disability does not manifest with IVDS.

The Board has denied service connection for irritable bowel syndrome and an irregular heartbeat, and the claims of service connection for asthma, allergies, and migraine headaches are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The appeals for service connection for hypothermia, hearing loss, chronic fatigue syndrome, and PTSD have been dismissed.,Service connection has been reopened for right foot cold injury, left foot cold injury, right hand cold injury, and left hand cold injury.

The Board has granted service connection for migraine headaches as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD with major depressive disorder, unspecified anxiety disorder, and traumatic brain injury.

The Board has determined that the severance of service connection for a headache disability was improper and has restored it.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further examination and opinion regarding service connection for residuals of head trauma, including loss of consciousness, hair loss, memory issues, and migraines. The initial rating for PTSD with unspecified depressive disorder is also being remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities (obstructive sleep apnea, right shoulder disability, sinus headaches, allergic rhinitis, chronic sinusitis, and erectile dysfunction) prevent him from maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence has been received for the claims of service connection for swollen testicles and headaches and dizziness, warranting readjudication. The Veteran's testimony provided a more complete picture surrounding the origins of his claimed disabilities.

The Veteran's cervical spine degenerative disc disease, claimed as neck pain, is granted service connection.,Service connection for headaches is granted based on the Veteran's in-service MVA and continued symptoms.

The Board granted service connection for headaches with a rating of 30 percent effective November 21, 2013. Attorney fees based on past-due benefits awarded in the July 2020 rating decision are now payable.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection due to Gulf War exposure for cardiovascular disability, CFS, GERD, headaches, and muscle pain and joint pain. The VA is required to obtain all relevant records from the Veteran's service in the Gulf War.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for cataracts, bilateral cortical and dermatochalasis (eye disability), tension headaches, and a skin disability (including plantar warts and human papillomavirus) as they are not shown to be related to his active service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to his failure to report for VA examinations and incomplete service records. The claims include dental, jaw, spinal, chronic headache, and cold weather exposure disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded to determine if she was eligible for concurrent receipt of military retired pay and VA disability compensation, which would affect the withholding of her VA compensation benefits.

The Veteran's migraine headaches were granted a 50 percent rating from January 20, 2007, through March 12, 2014.,A higher increased rating for the Veteran's migraine headaches was denied since March 13, 2014.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for headaches and a higher rating for his thoracolumbar degenerative joint disease and lumbosacral strain, finding no competent evidence linking these conditions to service or service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to their inextricability with the character of discharge claim. The Appellant's mental health issues and eye disability are also being reviewed.

The Board has decided that another remand is necessary due to the Veteran's failure to attend a VA examination, and they will need to identify any residuals of a head injury and determine their relationship to service.

Service connection granted for a headache disorder and lower back disorder.,Service connection denied for a right shoulder disorder. Bilateral hearing loss and left ankle disorder claims are dismissed.